LIFEGUARD FIRST AID

This course is 12 hours in duration and focuses on emergency scenarios that face those working with adults and looking after young children and infants within the leisure industry. The course is designed to accompany any lifeguard trainings.

INTRODUCTION

• The Definition of a First Aider

• The Aims of First Aid

• Rescuer Protection

• First Aid Kit

• Reporting Accidents

  
  

• SAFETY & CASUALTY CARE

• Primary Survey

• Secondary Survey

• Chain of Survival

  
  

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)

• Primary Care and Recovery Position

• Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Child and Infant CPR

• Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

• Adult and Child Choking

• Infant Choking

• Types of Bleeding

• Bleeding Control

• Haemostatic Dressing Application

• Tourniquet Application

• Shock

• Seizures and Epilepsy

  
  

MINOR FIRST AID

• Small Cuts, Grazes and Bites

• Bruises

• Small Splinters

• Nosebleeds

• Burns and Scalds

  
  

MEDICAL FIRST AID

• Poisoning

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Asthma

• Allergic Reaction and Anaphylaxis

• Diabetes

• Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke

• Hypothermia

• Febrile Seizures

• Sickle Cell Anemia

• Croup

• Meningitis 

INJURY FIRST AID

• Chest Injuries

• Suspected Spinal Injuries

• Electric Shock

• Head Injuries - Minor and Severe

• Eye Injuries

• Fractures and Dislocations

• Sprains and Strains

• Foreign Object in the Ear or Nose