A 4 hour course. The basic first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations.

The Content:

First aid training with the REC scheme is easy and fun. The course is progressive by building on each session, introducing new scenarios to test the techniques for:

Safety • self • bystanders • casualty
Vital signs: conscious level • breathing • colour • temperature
Accident procedure • Safe airway position (SAP)
Breathing problems: how to cope with choking
Circulation problems: someone collapses • shock • chest pain • heart stoppage
Unconscious casualty: what is the cause? • what can you do?
Bleeding: treating bleeding from open wounds
CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation • UK and European

Resuscitation guidelines

The Candidates

Will gain knowledge and experience of the first steps in first aid

The Qualification

Life Saver and First Responder courses are certified for three years