If you wish to take do the course please contact Martyn Everitt (m@1c.org.uk).

All are Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:00pm at Crowborough Scout HQ in the Explorer room.
23rd and 30th September 2007
7th, 14th and 21st October 2007
28th October assessment 2007 (however as this is during the School holidays an alternative time for assessment can be arranged)

A donation of £10 would be appreciated from the attendees (not trainers), this will cover the cost of the manual book which will be supplied and the cost of first aid consumables used during the course.

The successfully completed course will also enable you to achieve the Emergency Aid Stage 4 Scout Badge


Syllabus of Basic Red Cross First Aid Course

The programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations, and is underpinned by relevant theory.

Duration

Approximately seven hours

Course outline

Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties

Includes placing an unconscious person in the recovery position.

Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Participants will be taught how to lift the chin to open the airway, give effective rescue breaths and perform chest compressions. All learners will be given the opportunity to practice their skills on a resuscitation manikin.

Choking

Participants will learn how to deal with mild and severe choking for adults.

Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries

Participants will cover all of the following by observation:

• shock
• burns and scalds
• significant blood loss
• muscular and skeletal injury.

Assessment and certification

This course is continually assessed.  Students receive a credit card sized certificate that is valid for three years.