The First Aid course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations, provide a first aid response to a casualty, delegate tasks to bystanders, and engage and inform the emergency services. This course covers first aid protocols for adults, children and infants. This course provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders at the workplace, home, etcetera.
On occassions this course will be combined with the Basic Life Support & Automated External Defibrillator training.
Trainers: Qualified and experienced trainers from Saint John Ambulance
Target Audience: All UM members of staff, up to 12 participants per course
Course duration: 20 hours
Topics covered:
Assessment
The First Aid course is assessed through a written multiple choice test and a practical test.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance certificate, valid for three years. This international certificate is recognised by the local Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.
