The two-day Activity First Aid course is perfect for those who act as an appointed first aider at work or in voluntary and community activities in an activity setting, or for personal interest and development. No previous experience is required, so you can begin your first aid training whenever you need to!
Course Length
2 Days.
Aim
STA Award in Activity Emergency First Aid is suitable for learners who act as an appointed activity emergency first aider at work or in voluntary and community activities, or for personal interest and development.
Pre-requisites
The candidate must be 14 years of age or older & must be able to perform practical
demonstrations on the floor.
Validity of Award
36 Months
Length of course
2 Days
Assessment
Assessment – The qualification is assessed as set out below:
• Continual assessment by the Tutor;
• Completion of the Final Multiple-Choice Exam Paper.
Course Information
Topics Covered – On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
• Legal, Health & Safety.
• First Aid & casualty management.
• Assess & treat an unconscious casualty.
• Basic life support including use of an AED.
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock; provide appropriate first aid for
minor Injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).
• Administer first aid to a casualty suffering from various conditions including fainting,
hyperventilation, shock, allergies, anaphylaxis, seizures, cold water shock
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from head and spinal injuries.
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from chest injuries.
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from bone, muscle or joint injuries.
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from facial injuries.
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