First Aid

Course Overview

You’ll learn how to delivery first aid procedures, and gain an understanding of respiratory and circulatory issues.  Find out how to treat minor injuries such as cuts and bruises; burns and scalds; poisons, stings and bites to injuries to sensory organs; and joints and bones.  Gain ability to think on your feet to respond to emergencies such as bleeding, shock and medical problems.  Finally, master skills including how to apply dressings, deliver CPR and deal with fractures.

On completion of the ICS First Aid Diploma you’ll have the opportunity of a day’s practical training with the St. John’s Ambulance Service which is included in the course fees.

Pre-requisites/previous study

No previous experience is required to access this course.

Qualification

You will receive a nationally recognised certificate from one of the UK’s top First Aid providers on completion of the one day practical.

Support and Benefits

• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Opportunity to gain a Nationally recognised Award

Key topics

• An Introduction to First Aid

Examine the responsibilities of a First Aider. Consider the importance of recording any incidents. Learn how to control infection, apply a dressing and move a casualty. Explore various respiratory and circulatory problems. Discover how to carry out CPR.

• Minor Injuries

Learn how to identify and treat breaks and fractures. Discover how to treat wounds, cuts and bruises. Consider treatments for burns and scalds, as well as for poisons, stings and bites. Explore minor injuries to the ears, eyes and nose.

• Responding to Emergencies

Learn how to respond to shock and other nervous-system injuries. Discover what action should be taken when treating head injuries. Examine childbirth and explore ways of treating problems which can arise during pregnancy or childbirth. Study diabetes.

• Providing Adequate and Efficient First Aid to a Young Person

Learn how to deal with wounds and how to apply suitable dressings when dealing with a young person. Examine the treatment necessary for fractures, soft tissue injuries, bumps and bruises. Discover how to carry out CPR on a young person.

Course Code

D39

Hours of study

3 months / 60 hours

Technical Requirements and Fees

It should be noted that by following the guidance of the ICS material most people can provide effective first aid. However, to become a fully competent First Aider students should attend the one day practical. By doing so, they will receive a nationally recognised certificate.

The fee for attending this practical is already included in your course fees.

Outline

Your learning from this course will be assessed at a one day practical. The practical will take place at one of numerous St John or St Andrew’s Ambulance service training centres and will last approximately six hours. On completion of this practical you will receive your nationally recognised First Aid Certificate.

Notes

The fee for attending the practical is included in your course fees.