CPR & Defibrillator Course

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide effective first aid in public settings and workplaces. Covering a wide range of critical topics, the training ensures participants are fully prepared to handle various emergency situations with confidence.

Key Learning Outcomes

• Understanding the Role of a First Aider
  Learn the responsibilities of a first aider, including infection prevention, incident recording, and managing stress after an incident.
• Assessing Emergency Situations
  Develop the skills to conduct scene and casualty assessments, evaluate risks, and prioritise actions during emergencies.
• Responding to Unresponsive Casualties
  Master essential techniques such as administering CPR and using Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
  Learn to place casualties in the recovery position and monitor their condition effectively.
• Managing Choking Incidents
  Recognise choking signs and apply appropriate first aid techniques, including back blows and abdominal thrusts.
• Handling External Bleeding and Shock
  Assess the severity of bleeding and apply first aid techniques for life-threatening and minor cases.
  Recognise and treat different types of shock, including hypovolaemic shock.
• Dealing with Minor Injuries
  Gain the skills to treat small wounds, bruises, splinters, nosebleeds, and minor burns or scalds.

Practical Training
The course includes hands-on demonstrations and exercises, such as:

• Practising CPR on a manikin.
• Using AEDs in simulated scenarios.

By the end of the course, participants will feel confident in their ability to provide effective first aid, making them valuable assets in any setting.

Certification
Upon completion, participants will receive a Skills Training Group CPR & AED Certificate. For workplace-specific certification, learners must complete the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course.

Book Your Course
Take the first step toward becoming a confident and capable first aider. Contact us today to book your place on our first aid training course in Leeds and acquire the skills needed to save lives and support others in emergencies.