The course covers:

• the role of the first aider and the importance of preventing cross infection

• the need for recording incidents and actions

• using available equipment

• assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency

• administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)

• administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator

• administering first aid to a casualty who is choking

• administering first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

• administering first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

• providing appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).