Appointed First Aider Level 2

Course Description

This course covers the basic essentials required to provide emergency care to a patient.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
Various Various VARIOUS VARIOUS- VARIOUS  Coalville Part Time Free

Prices shown are for the 2012-13 academic year which starts in August 2012. TBC prices for the next academic year will be updated on the website as they become available.

If the duration of your course is more than 1 year, further tuition/material fees will be expected 12 months after starting your course unless you are exempt from payment.

Course Level

N/A

Entry Requirements

The course meets the recommendations of Health & Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981 issued by the Health & Safety Executive. It is delivered in accordance with the Approved Code of Practice L74 for training of candidates in first aid for low risk environments.

Course Length

One day

What will I study

Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:- The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs- The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient- The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)- The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking- The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding- The keeping of simple records following an accident at work

How will I learn?

Positive coaching from approved Instructors with a normal group size of 12 maximum

How will I be assessed?

Hands on practice in small groups monitored by the instructor

Where could it lead?

Confidence in personal skills in dealing with First Aid situations.

Materials/Equipment Required