Basic Life Support & First Aid

Who it is for

Designated workplace first aiders, HR teams, supervisors, school staff, and general workforce members.

What you will learn

• Perform a rapid primary survey using the DRABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation) sequence
• Apply direct pressure and wound dressings to arrest severe arterial and venous bleeding
• Manage shock, fainting, and heat-related illnesses prevalent in industrial settings
• Immobilise bone fractures and sprains using splints and triangular bandages
• Provide initial first aid care for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns

Objectives are proposed syllabus content, shared for your review and adjusted to your facility.

Topics covered

1. 1Principles of workplace first aid and legal duty of care
2. 2Primary and secondary casualty assessment
3. 3Wound care, dressing types, and haemorrhage control
4. 4Dealing with fractures, dislocations, and spinal precautions
5. 5Management of medical emergencies: diabetic episodes, seizures, and severe allergies

Practical activities

• Bandaging techniques using roller bandages and triangular slings
• Recovery position demonstration and practice on fellow participants
• First aid kit inventory review and checklist verification

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