First Response Course

Duration: This course runs over 6 hours spread over  a single day. Please book on by 21 January.
Who is the course for
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to primarily help section leaders and assistant section leaders to complete the requirements of Module 10 First Response. It will include both theoretical and practical elements of the training module.
Syllabus includes
Principles of first aid and initial response (arriving and managing an incident)
Initial response to a first aid situation
Management of an unconscious casualty (child or adult)
CPR, including technique for children and an explanation of what AED is and how to use it
Choking
Shock
Bleeding
Fractures (ambulance imminent and non-imminent) and sprains
Head injuries
Dental incidents
Burns
Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Heart Attack
Stroke
Seizures
Diabetes
Sepsis / Meningitis
Upon successful completion of the qualification assessment, Learners will be awarded a First Response Certificate. This qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.
The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.
Participants
A maximum of 10 leaders can be accommodated on this course.
What to Wear/bring with you
Comfortable clothing, Scout Necker, Packed Lunch and Face covering