Basic Life Support

Topics covered within the course: Chain of Survival Incident and Casualty Assessment Managing an unresponsive casualty CPR & Defib Recovery Position Choking Anaphylaxis (at request)

Description

This course has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency. Successful candidates will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, and will be equipped with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment.

What's Covered?

  • Chain of survival
  • Incident and casualty assessment
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Recovery Position
  • Common anaphylaxis triggers
  • Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis (At request)
  • Treatment Medication Adrenaline auto-injectors (At request)

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