Aims & Objectives
AIMS:
To ensure that the foster carers receive
specific training covering a comprehensive range of first aid skills for
various different emergencies.
OBJECTIVES:
- Explain and demonstrate the correct techniques to identify and monitor a breathing but unconscious casualty, by placing said casualty into a recovery position when alone or with a bystander.
- Explain and demonstrate the correct techniques to administer adult rescue breathing to a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing when alone or with a bystander.
- Explain and demonstrate the correct techniques to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation CPR to a casualty who is unconscious, not breathing and has no circulation when you are alone or with a bystander.
- Demonstrate and practice safe use of AED in a community setting.
- Explain and demonstrate the control of bleeding on a casualty who has a wound to a part of the body when you are on your own or with a bystander.
- Be able to deal with other common illnesses and injuries including:
- Asthma/Hyperventilation
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Lacerations/Fractures
- Paediatric CPR
- AED
- Allergies