First Aid for CYP

New and existing care workers and other practitioners working in the health and social care settings.

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the role of the first aid responder
• Know how to assess an emergency situation and act appropriately
• Know how to administer first aid to a casualty who is bleeding or has been burnt or scalded
• Know the symptoms of back injuries and how to deal with such an injury
• Know the symptoms of broken limbs and how to deal with them
• Know the three categories of head injuries and how they are treated
• Know the symptoms of poisoning and how to administer first aid to an individual who has been poisoned
• Understand the AVPU code
• Be able to provide first aid for an unresponsive casualty
• Recognise the requirement for and administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Be able to recognise and administer first aid to a person who is choking
• Be able to recognise and manage a casualty who is suffering from shock
• Know how to provide first aid for minor injuries