Emergency First Aid Course
The Course
The course offers professional training for management and staff of Organizations, Companies and Business as well as individuals, on the vital aspects of First Aid, to ensure safety at the work place and in the house, or while awaiting medical evacuation.
The Course is run over a three day period, involving both practical and theoretical studies, culminating with a two part examination. Any one course can accommodate up to 20 students. A certificate is awarded on successful completion
Academic Requirements
All participants must have a sound comprehension of English, both written and spoken.
Venue
Courses will be held at AMREF’s International Training Center on Langata road in Nairobi, unless agreed otherwise.
Costs
The cost for the course includes all teaching aids, mannequins, first aid equipment and manuals. A complementary quick reference booklet of First Aid techniques accompanies the course.
Course Curriculum
Day 1
Morning Session
- Introduction
- Principles and Practices
Tea Break
- Breathing and Circulatory Disorders
- CPR theory
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
- CPR Practice
Day 2
Morning Session
- Burns and Scalds
- Poisoning
- Foreign Bodies
Tea Break
- Management of bleeding
- Injuries to Bones, Joints, Muscles and Ligaments
- Immobilisation of fractures and bandaging
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
- Emergency Childbirth
- Practice - Immobilisation of fractures and bandaging
- Case Scenarios/ Casualty evacuation
Day 3
Morning Session
- Brain Disorders
- Hypoglycaemia
- Summary
Tea Break
- Theory Test
- Practical Exam