First Aid - The Primary Survey

This First Aid training course has been created by Virtual College, in partnership with First Response Training. The course will teach learners to follow the Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines for basic to advanced life support training and provide knowledge of how to act in the event of an incident requiring first aid assistance.

The overall aim of this module is to provide an overview of what you need to know to act safely and effectively in the event of an incident requiring first aid assistance.

On completion of this module learners will:

• Know what to do if you are first on the scene of an incident
• Be able to assess the situation as a potential danger zone
• Understand Danger, Response, Airways, Breathing and Circulation
• Understand the importance of the recovery position and how to apply it

To become a qualified first-aider you will need to undertake workplace first aid training that includes at least 18 training and assessment contact hours. There are many providers of face to face First Aid courses and more information on the legal duties of an employer can be found at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/legislation.htm