BED004 - Practical Basic Life Support

Course Aim: 

To provide the delegate with sufficient information and practical instruction to undertake the responsibilities of a first aider in the practice in accordance with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Regulations 1981 and the UK Resuscitation Council protocols.

Course Objectives:-

During the session the course provider will:

- Ensure that the delegates understand the role and responsibilities of the emergency first aider and be able to confidently assess a first aid incident in accordance with UK Resuscitation medical protocols

- Delegates will be able to effectively challenge a medical emergencies situation and confidently evaluate and promptly take the correct action to manage or resolve the eventy.

- Demonstrate, through practical exercises and assessment the correct use of medical equipment including oxygen and an AED to support the treatment of the casualty.

 Learning Content:

Following the session delegates will be able to:

- Assess levels of consciousness and deal with an unresponsive casualty who is/is not breathing normally with practical use of O2 and an AED, working as a team at the scene of the incident
- Identify and effectively manage a range of medical emergencies with practical interventions and be able to correctly identify and use the medical emergencies equipment and drugs required by the Resuscitation Council/BNF
- Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking, manage a casualty with external bleeding who is in shock, minor injuries ie splinters and burns. all through practical application and end of course MCQ and practical assessment.

 GDC Development Outcome(s)

A, B & C