These are some of the topics which will be covered for First Aid: Choking Hypothermia Nose bleeds Recovery position. Heart Attack CPR
Additional information about this course
Working in partnership with East Surrey College delivering Adult Education in the community
Course aim
The programme will provide a basic understanding of First Aid including how to approach a casualty safely. How to deal with the most common injuries incurred such as choking. Learning how to perform CPR.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Explain why it is important to be mindful of safety when approaching a casualty
- Describe the causes of choking and explain how to deal with a choking casualty
- Explain how to treat a minor wound with consideration of minimising risk of infection
- How to treat a nose bleed
- How to Perform CPR
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
- You may be asked to undertake additional work in your own time to support your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- Nothing else is needed
- A selection of materials and basic equipment will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional materials with you
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- An app will be provided so that you can expand your knowledge
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