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Skills for Work
Personal Development: Introduction to basic first aid
Early booking is a membership perk for WEA members, where courses are available exclusively before becoming available for everyone else.
Course overview
This 4-week Basic First Aid course equips you with the skills and knowledge to act decisively in an emergency.
Each week focuses on a specific theme, progressively building your understanding. Learn how to handle common situations like applying bandages and slings, treating burns and scalds, performing CPR, and most importantly, knowing when to call an ambulance.
By the end of the course, you'll not only gain valuable first-aid skills, but also create a personalised flowchart outlining the steps to take in case of an accident at KCU.
This course is for early booking only.
Course description
Who Should Take This Course? This course is open to everyone who wants to feel more prepared and confident in handling emergencies.
What Will You Learn? We'll explore essential first-aid skills in a clear, step-by-step approach. Each week focuses on a different theme, covering topics like:
Bandages and Slings
Burns and Scalds
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Emergency Communication and Calling an Ambulance
Interactive Learning: Our experienced tutor will guide you through practical exercises, discussions, and group activities. You'll also create a personalized flowchart summarizing key steps for responding to accidents at KCU.
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