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Basic First Aid

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A course trainer in green and black St John Ambulance Cymru uniform is practicing first aid on a training manikin. She is practicing the steps for assessing a casualty's breathing. Her ear is placed over the manikin's mouth and nose, and she is looking at the manikins chest and stomach.

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This half day basic first aid course is perfect for people looking for a general introduction to first aid. Our training focuses on the most frequently encountered illnesses and injuries in adults and provides the basic first aid knowledge needed in a medical emergency until the qualified first aider arrives on scene.

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Studying basic first aid is essential for everyone, as it equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide immediate assistance in an emergency situation. A basic first aid course covers fundamental techniques that can make a significant difference in the outcome of an injury or illness. Whether at home, work, or in public spaces, accidents and medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly. Knowing how to respond promptly and appropriately can save lives and prevent further harm.

Delegates who take this short course have the first aid skills to offer immediate assistance in an emergency situation. However, if you want to be qualified first aider for your workplace, then there is only one first aid training course you can take. This is the First Aid at Work course, which is a level 3 award. Only someone who has this work qualification can be a workplace first aider. We also offer emergency first aid at work training which is a level 2 award. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 allow for a person to be appointed to provide emergency cover in the absence of first-aiders but only where the absence is due to exceptional, unforeseen and temporary circumstances. Absences such as annual leave do not count.

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What does the course cover?

Manage an incident and a casualty who is in shock
Provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest pains
Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

We can bring this training course to your workplace

For groups of six or more

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A course trainer wearing green and black uniform is demonstrating CPR on a training manikin. She is performing chest compressions, kneeling by the manikin and putting the heel of one hand in the centre of the manikin's chest. She has placed her other hand on top of the first.

Have a question or need help with booking a course?

Email training@sjacymru.org.uk or ring 0300 201 1999.

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