10: First Aid
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10: First Aid
This module aims to cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic first aid.
Topics covered:
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The principles of first aid and initial response (arriving at and managing an incident)
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Emergency life support (DRABC, and the recovery position)
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CPR, including technique for children
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Shock
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Bleeding (major and minor)
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Causes and treatment of unconsciousness
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Choking
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Heat exhaustion, heat-stroke, dehydration and hypothermia
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Burns and scalds
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Fractures and soft tissue injuries
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Minor injuries (for example, cuts, grazes and nosebleeds
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Meningitis
There are currently no online training resources for this module, so please contact your training manager for training options.
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