HE1936-2D : First Aid

This practical and highly-interactive course
includes various practical sessions and exercises.
Theory learnt will be applied using one of our
state-of-the-art first aid simulators.
First Aid is the assistance given to any person
suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided
to preserve life prevent the condition from worsening,
and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention
in a serious condition prior to professional medical
help being available, such as performing CPR while
waiting an ambulance, as well as the complete
treatment of minor conditions, such as applying a
plaster to a cut.
This course is designed to provide participants with a
basic overview of First Aid. It covers the
responsibilities and limitations of a first aider;
assessing the situation and conducting a primary
survey by checking for responsiveness, airway,
breathing and circulation (DRABC); the basic life
support (BLS) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR); the techniques for managing bleeding and
shock; the first aid for heart problems and stroke,
asthma, hyperventilation and allergic reactions; and
assessing and treating diabetic emergencies and
poisoning cases.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the first aid for epileptic seizures
and head injuries; managing chest, neck and back injuries, burns, electrical injuries
and eye injuries; the various first aid scenarios to practice skills in a controlled
environment; and the behavioral techniques for managing stress and staying
composed during emergencies.