An Introduction to Basic First Aid (ROSPA Endorsed)

There are a number of reasons why first aid is so important, such as encouraging general safety, preventing casualties’ conditions from worsening and, ultimately, saving lives. Ideally, everyone would have a basic knowledge of what first aid is, why it is important, how to apply it, and what do to in an emergency. This course describes what first aid is and why it is important. It also provides sufficient information for the user to be able to apply first aid safely, and effectively, to different types of casualty. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Understand what to do in a medical emergency • Describe how to manage an injury incident • Acknowledge employers’ responsibilities • Understand UK first aid law and regulations • Explain what first aid is and why it is important • Understand how to treat: -Medical problems -Effects of extreme heat and cold -Bleeding -Respiratory problems -Unconscious casualties (breathing and not breathing)