Basic First Aid

This programme is suitable as a general first-aid programme for all staff members. It provides a basic overview of first-aid topics and procedures.

Programme Objectives

The overall objective of First Aid is to:

• Save life
• Prevent conditions getting worse
• Promote recovery

Workshop Content

Duration: 1 day

Content:

At the end of the programme participants will be able to deal with the following conditions:

• Bleeding
• Cuts and grazes
• Bites and stings
• Fractures
• Choking
• Fainting
• Electric shock
• Unconsciousness
• Head injuries
• Lifting techniques
• Manual handling