On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
- understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
- assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
- administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
- provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.