Emergency First Aid at Work with AED (One day)

This course can also include low risk sporting environments too so ideal for those involved in sporting activities such as a referee, coach or player. Sporting examples can also be included for any coaches so it is suitable for all tennis coaches.

Since 1 January 2014, all our courses include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in line with British Heart Foundation recommendations.

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• Understand the role of a first aider including reference to:
  • The importance of preventing cross infection
  • The need for recording incidents and actions
  • Use of available equipment
• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters);