COURSE CONTENT
It refreshes knowledge and skills through practical sessions and includes a written assessment. You will need a basic command of English to attend this course. In Jersey, we have added AED (defibrillator) and child protocols for Resuscitation and Choking training onto this course.
- The role of the first aider
- Communication and casualty care
- Asthma
- Bleeding minor & severe
- Bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Chest pains
- Choking (Adult and Child)
- Hyperventilation
- Heat and cold extremes
- Fainting
- Head injuries
- Low blood sugar
- Poisoning
- Resuscitation (Adult and Child)
- Severe allergic reaction (and the use of auto-injectors)
- Seizures
- Shock
- Spinal injuries
- Stroke
- Unresponsive casualty
Automated External Defibrillation
- Getting to know the AED (various types)
- Operating the AED
Course duration
2 consecutive days 9am - 4.30pm.
What you get on this course
Everything you need for training, pen, notepad, training bandage and a first aid manual.
Assessment:
Written assessment and continuous observation by the trainer.
Certification
Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance certificate valid for three years.
Associate Membership Insurance. We provide ‘Good Samaritan’ Insurance cover free of charge when the certificate is awarded.
https://www.sja.org.uk/course-information/guidance-and-help/associate-membership-insurance/
GOT ANY QUESTIONS?
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01534 735 611Or you can email us
countyhq@sja.org.jeOr you can find us on social
