CPR & Defibrillator Course

This first aid training course in Southampton equips learners with the essential skills and knowledge needed to provide effective first aid in public settings and workplaces. Covering a wide range of critical topics, this training ensures participants are fully prepared to handle various emergency situations with confidence.

Key Learning Outcomes

Understanding the Role of a First Aider

• Learn the responsibilities of a first aider, including infection prevention, incident recording, and managing stress after an incident.

Assessing Emergency Situations

• Develop the skills to conduct scene and casualty assessments, evaluate risks, and prioritise actions during emergencies.

Responding to Unresponsive Casualties

• Master essential techniques such as administering CPR and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Learn to place casualties in the recovery position and monitor their condition effectively.

Managing Choking Incidents

• Recognise choking symptoms and apply appropriate first aid techniques, including back blows and abdominal thrusts.

Handling External Bleeding and Shock

• Assess the severity of bleeding and apply first aid techniques for both life-threatening and minor cases.
• Recognise and treat different types of shock, including hypovolaemic shock.

Dealing with Minor Injuries

• Gain the skills to treat wounds, bruises, splinters, nosebleeds, and minor burns or scalds.

Practical Training

‍This course includes hands-on demonstrations and exercises, such as:

• Practising CPR on a manikin
• Using AEDs in simulated scenarios

By the end of the training, participants will feel confident in their ability to provide effective first aid, making them valuable assets in any workplace or public setting.

‍Certification

‍Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Skills Training Group CPR & AED Certificate.For workplace-specific certification, learners must complete the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course.

‍Book Your Course in Southampton

‍Take the first step towards becoming a confident and capable first aider.Contact us today to book your place on our first aid training course in Southampton and acquire the life-saving skills needed to respond to emergencies effectively.