Who should attend?
PHECC First Aid Responder is intended for personnel who wish to become certified first aiders in their workplace. There should always be at least one trained First Aid Responder on site.
Aims and objectives
On successful completion of PHECC First Aid Responder participants will receive a Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) First Aid Responder Certificate which is valid for 2 years.
Expected Outcomes
On completion of PHECC First Aid Responder, participants will be able to:
- Provide necessary first aid within the workplace
- Implement essential life-saving skills if required
Course outline
| Responsibilities of a first- aider | Heart disease | Unconsciousness |
| Patient Approach | Aspirin administration | Fainting |
| Contacting the emergency services | Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation | Recovery Position |
| Examination of Casualty | Defibrillator / AED | Epilepsy |
| Diagnosis and principles of treatment | Wounds and bleeding | Diabetes |
| Emergency First Aid Kits – contents | Examination of the eye | Poisoning |
| Respiratory emergencies | General rules for treatment | Fractures |
| Asphyxia and its causes | Control of bleeding | Sprains, strains and dislocation |
| Asthma | The Nervous System | Crush injuries |
| Choking | Head Injuries | Handling spinal injuries |
| Burns and Scalds | Chemical burns | Electric shock |
| Blood and circulation | Dressing and bandages | Revision |
Additional information
Duration: 3 days
Maximum number of delegates: 8 persons
Examination – Written Test / Practical Incident Scenarios / CPR – AED Test
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