Level 2 Activity First Aid
(2 QCF Credits)

This course is aimed at any individual who wishes to gain a national credited qualification in Activity First Aid. The credits achieved will go toward any vocational qualification being studied at the time.

Perfect for an Appointed Person or people who provide support to qualified First Aiders in the workplace.

What You Will Learn:

-    Health & Safety Regulations
-    Paediatric First Aid Skills & Arrangements

Course Content:
Unit 1:

-    Roles and Responsibilities of the Paediatric First Aider
-    Risk Assessment
-    Incident Reporting
-    First Aid Equipment
-    Incident Assessment
-    Primary Casualty Assessment
-    Calling for emergency assistance
-    Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing
-    Seizures (Epilepsy & Febrile Convulsion)
-    Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
-    Choking Procedures
-    Respiratory disorders
-    Wounds & Managing Blood Loss
-    Managing Shock
-    Minor Injury

Unit 2:

-    Secondary Casualty Assessment
-    Injuries to Bones & Muscles
-    Chest Injuries
-    Abdominal Injury
-    Thermal Injury
-    Eye Injuries
-    Poisoning
-    Anaphylaxis
-    Heart Attack
-    Stroke
-    Diabetes
-    Asthma
-    Effects of Heat & Cold

Pre Entry Course Requirements:

• Suitable candidate in the workplace who will be available at most times
• No formal qualification needed, but a reasonable level of learning abilities will be beneficial
• Maximum of 12 Candidates

Course Duration:

• Candidates are Required to obtain a minimum of twelve contact hours training over two sessions.
• Course Times are 09:00-17:00 for two days.

Certification

• Three Year Certificate in ‘Level 2 Activity First Aid’. Value - 2 QCF Credits.
• Assessments will be ongoing with a written assessment at the end of the course.
  • HSE Strongly recommends that First Aiders in the workplace attend annual practical skills courses during valid certificated period, but this is not mandatory.

For more information, or to make a booking, please email us or give us a call on (01639) 844111

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