First Aid Course - 4th November 09

Suitable for people working or travelling internationally

4th November 09

A one-day course In partnership with the British Red Cross especially designed for overseas workers and volunteers. A limited number of places will be available on this course.

If you are an InterHealth subscriber you can book online -just click add to basket
Cost: £75 (InterHealth subscribers). Please also complete the booking form and email it to [email protected] or return to: InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR.

If you are a non subscriber, please click here to download the booking form
£95  (non subscribers) and email it to [email protected] or return to: InterHealth, 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR.

About the course

The successful completion of this course leads to the award of the British Red Cross endorsed Basic First Aid for Overseas Workers Certificate, valid for 3 years. The workshop is facilitated by Adi Robinson, a British Red Cross Training & Development Manager, and Lyn Covey, a British Red Cross First Aid Specialist & Trainer.
Lunch and Refreshments are included.

The following topics are covered:

  • Introduction to First Aid
  • Incident management
  • Initial assessment
  • Security
    - Contents of a First Aid Kit
    - Care of the Unconscious Casualty – ABC & recovery position
    - CPR Rescue Breaths & Chest Compressions
    - Recognition & Management of Bleeding
  • Recognition & management of shock
  • Recognition & management of internal bleeding
  • Management of mine injuries & bullet wounds
    - General Management of Fractures
    - Miscellaneous Conditions including the affects of extreme temperature,
    asthma, snake bites, diarrhoea, malaria and minor injuries.
    - Practical Exercise

 

Price: £75.00