Defibrillation and Air Way Management

People with a valid First Aid at Work certificate who wish to be in a position to deliver a more advanced level of First Aid

Course Structure:

Introduction and welcome

What will you learn?

How to store oxygen cylinders safely How oxygen works How to select and insert Oro-Pharyngeal Airways

How to use a Bag, Valve, Mask Resuscitator How oxygen therapy can be used in addition to resuscitation

Aims & Objectives

Predicting difficult airways Awake fibreoptic intubation Non-technical skills in airway management

Management of a difficult airway

Airway management of a patient with cervical spine injury Human factors

How is it assessed?

Candidates are assessed throughout the course by our registered trainer / assessor. Candidates shall also be required to successfully undertake a practical assessment and complete a question paper at the end of the course.

The course format includes lectures, case discussions and interactive workshops.

Course evaluation