First Aid

Service Description

The First Aid course with primary and secondary care training teaches you what to do in the critical moments between when a life-threatening emergency occurs and when emergency medical services arrive. This qualification should enable you to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, specifically those that divers are likely to encounter. You should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first-aider. The course does not contain theoretical aspects of Decompression Sickness or Oxygen Administration, as these are covered in the Master Rescue Program. Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid that eases pain, assess a variety of injuries and illnesses, and practice bandaging and splinting. During the practical session, the instructor will demonstrate each skill. Students will then practice the skill. Having students repeat skills again if need be, until mastery of each skill is shown is an essential part of the practical session. All students must show mastery of all skills prior to being assessed. As students are guided through each skill, identification of the key points to assist in their development toward mastery is essential. All skills are outlined and progress towards the development of the key attributes in simple steps. Each skill is explained prior to the demonstration so that students fully understand the key points and objectives. This course takes 1 day to complete