The First Aid Level 2 course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. This training covers a range of first aid techniques, including CPR, wound care, managing medical emergencies, and ensuring workplace safety compliance.

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Learning Objectives:

– Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.

– Assess and manage various injuries and medical emergencies.

– Perform CPR and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

– Provide appropriate first aid treatment while considering legal and ethical implications.

– Maintain accurate records and report incidents according to workplace procedures.

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Course Outline:

# Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

– Importance of first aid in the workplace.

– Legal requirements and responsibilities of first aiders.

– Principles of primary and secondary survey assessments.

# Module 2: Managing an Emergency

– Recognizing and responding to an emergency situation.

– Prioritizing casualties and calling for emergency medical assistance.

– Incident management and maintaining personal safety.

# Module 3: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

– Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants.

– Use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in cardiac arrest scenarios.

– Understanding the Chain of Survival and its importance.

# Module 4: Treating Unconscious Casualties

– Assessing and managing unconscious casualties.

– Positioning and monitoring casualties until medical help arrives.

– Administering appropriate first aid while waiting for professional assistance.

# Module 5: Wounds and Bleeding

– Types of wounds (e.g., cuts, lacerations, punctures).

– Controlling bleeding and managing shock.

– Dressing wounds and applying bandages.

# Module 6: Medical Conditions

– Recognizing and providing first aid for common medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, seizures).

– Managing asthma attacks, anaphylaxis, and diabetic emergencies.

– Administering medication (e.g., epinephrine auto-injectors) in emergency situations.

# Module 7: Fractures, Sprains, and Strains

– Identifying fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries.

– Immobilizing injured limbs and applying appropriate support.

– Transporting casualties safely and providing ongoing care.

# Module 8: Burns and Scalds

– Assessing the severity of burns and scalds.

– Providing first aid treatment for burns (e.g., cooling, covering, monitoring).

– Recognizing and managing chemical and electrical burns.

# Module 9: Eye Injuries

– Identifying common eye injuries (e.g., foreign objects, chemical splashes).

– Performing first aid for eye injuries and preventing further damage.

– Seeking medical attention for serious eye injuries.

# Module 10: Recording and Reporting Incidents

– Documenting first aid incidents accurately and confidentially.

– Reporting to employers and relevant authorities as per workplace policies.

– Reviewing and reflecting on first aid responses for continuous improvement.

# Module 11: Practical Scenarios and Assessments

– Practical application of first aid skills in simulated scenarios.

– Scenario-based assessments to demonstrate competence.

– Feedback and debriefing to enhance learning and performance.

# Module 12: Certification and Continuing Development

– Assessment of knowledge and skills through written and practical assessments.

– Criteria for achieving First Aid (Health and Safety Level 2) certification.

– Continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for maintaining certification.