First Aid Appointed Person

Introduction

The minimum requirement of an employer is to appoint a person to take charge of the first aid arrangements. This includes looking after the equipment and facilities and calling emergency services when required. Arrangements should be made for an appointed person to be available to undertake these duties at all times when people are at work.

Aims 

The course covers the absolute minimum emergency first aid, but goes on to cover more procedures for attending to injuries or illnesses more likely to be encountered in particular workplace settings. It also covers occurrences which may not be life threatening, but if promptly and correctly treated may reduce stress and suffering and lead to the reduction in the amount of lost work time.

The Course includes:

Primary Care (CPR)

Independent Study or Knowledge Development topics

1. Course introduction
2. Helping others in need
3. The emotional aspects of being an emergency responder
4. Keeping your skills refreshed
5. Leading a healthy lifestyle
6. Recognising life threatening problems
7. Information on primary care (CPR)

Administer Final Exam (may be conducted anytime before course completion)

Skill Development sequence

Primary Care Skill 1 Scene assessment

Primary Care Skill 2 Barrier use

Primary Care Skill 3 Primary assessment

Primary Care Skill 4 CPR – Rescue breathing and chest compressions

Primary Care Skill 5 Conscious/unconscious choking adult

Primary Care Skill 6 Serious bleeding management

Primary Care Skill 7 Shock management

Primary Care Skill 8 Spinal injury management

Scenario Practice

Scenario One Collapsed family member

Scenario Two Down in public

Scenario Three Recreational accident

Scenario Four Major multiperson accident

Complete and submit course completion authorisation

Emergency First Response courses are based on internationally recognised medical guidelines for emergency care – guidelines produced through a consensus process of practising professionals in the emergency medical field. Educationally the courses reflect a well researched instructional design for this type of training.

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.