Basic First Aid
Basic First Aid training gives learners the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies anywhere.
Course Length: 1/2 Day
Course Overview
Tailored for workplace first aiders, supervisors, safety officers, and anyone looking to learn life-saving skills, this practical course ensures you can step forward and manage an emergency incident safely until professional medical help arrives. Whether you need to meet workplace compliance standards or simply want peace of mind for your family, this course provides hands-on, actionable training.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess Emergency Situations: Quickly and safely evaluate an incident scene using the primary survey method (DRABC) without putting themselves or others at risk.
- Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Deliver high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths on adults, children, and infants.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Confidently deploy and use an AED in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
- Manage Unconscious Casualties: Correctly place an unresponsive, breathing casualty into the recovery position to maintain an open airway.
Who should attend?
- Designated Workplace First Aiders: Employees appointed to fulfil legal health and safety requirements in offices, retail spaces, factories, and construction sites.
- Supervisors, Team Leaders, and Managers: Anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of a team during working hours.
- HR and Operations Professionals: Managers looking to understand safety protocols and foster a secure working environment.
- Remote or Lone Workers: Professionals who work in isolation or field environments where emergency services may take longer to arrive.
FAQ's
We feel that the courses that would pair best with this course in general is:
- Fire Marshal / Fire Warden Training: Understanding fire safety regulations, evacuation procedures, and how to safely use fire extinguishers perfectly complements your medical emergency skills.
- Health and Safety in the Workplace (Level 2): This provides a broader understanding of risk assessments, hazard identification, and accident prevention to stop injuries before they happen.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): Physical injuries are only half the battle. Learning how to identify, understand, and support colleagues experiencing mental health issues or crises is highly valued by modern employers.
- Paediatric First Aid: If you work around children (schools, nurseries, or youth sports), pairing basic first aid with specialised paediatric training is crucial, as medical responses vary significantly for infants and young children.
At AM Training Specialists Ltd, we are committed to delivering high-quality, engaging, and practical training that equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to apply their skills in the workplace. Our experienced instructors bring real-world industry expertise to every course, ensuring training is relevant, interactive, and compliant with current legislation and best practice. Whether you are developing new skills or refreshing existing knowledge, our training is designed to help individuals and organisations improve safety, competence, and performance.
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