Catastrophic Bleed, Airway Management and Defibrillation
Professional Development Training : 1 day workshop
the day will advise on the inherent dangers associated with the use of Tourniquets and Haemostatic Dressings and various types of Airways, whilst administering first aid in a high risk environment for the purpose of saving life.
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It has been developed to meet the requirements of industries that consider themselves to be at high risk following a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. This workshop will equip the trainer with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise on how to apply a Tourniquet and Haemostatic dressings and how to manage an Airway in the event of an emergency.
The Workshop also includes a session on Defibrillator Awareness training, which will have to be included in the Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work and the Level 3 First Aid at Work courses from January 2017. Please note that this does not provide a qualification to run accredited defibrillation courses.
Syllabus
The course is made up of theoretical sessions delivered by the Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme. A range of subjects are covered including:
Session 1 - Catastrophic Bleed:
• Changes to the guidelines
• Catastrophic external bleeding, control measures and equipment
• Recognising a catastrophic external bleed
• Catastrophic external bleed control measures
• Casualty aftercare
• Dangers of the incorrect use of tourniquets and haemostatic products
Session 2 - Airway Management:
• Recap on the respiratory system
• Airway obstruction
• Aspirate: immediate dangers associated with suction
• Priorities of the airway ladder
• Airway management
Session 3 - Defibrillation Awareness
• Introduction to the Automated External Defibrillator
• Functions of an AED
• How to use an AED on a casualty who has no normal signs of breathing
• CPD closure and assessment
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qualification information
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Catastrophic bleed, airway management and defibrillator CPD day
Course cost – £70
Contact hours – 6-8
Maximum course spaces – 16
Certificate – 6 CPD points and certificate of attendance
Minimum age – 18