Objective

Evaluation and stabilization is a critical time in management of patients, this course is intended to teach the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation and transportation for someone who has been injured or suddenly ill.

Target Group

This course is designed to train individuals in first aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator). Their role will be to initially evaluate and then stabilize the patient.

Prerequisites

None

Examination

Delegates are assessed against relevant agreed competency standards of ECSI.

Should delegates fail to meet these standards, RelyOn Nutec shall provide additional coaching to provide the delegate with as much of an opportunity as possible to meet those requirements.

Course Contents

Participants will undergo theoretical and practical training in Basic Trauma and Life Support on the following subjects.

o Background Information
o Action at an Emergency
o Finding out what is wrong
o Basic Life Support
o Bleeding & Shock
o Wounds
o Dressing & Bandages
o Burns
o Head & Spinal Injuries
o Chest, Abdominal, and Pelvic Injuries
o Bone, joint, and Muscle Injuries
o Splinting Extremities
o Sudden Illness
o Poisoning
o Bites & Stings
o Cold-Related Emergencies
o Heat-Related Emergencies
o Wilderness First Aid
o Rescuing & Moving Victims