First Aid

The Emergency First Aid at Work course will enable you to act as an appointed person and to take charge of the First Aid arrangements, including looking after the equipment and calling for the Emergency Services, along with specific first aid situations. The course is accredited by Qualsafe and is suitable for low risk environments. All learners need to be able to undertake a 20 question multiple choice test paper and undertake practical assessments on the floor. This qualification is valid for...

This 6 hour course is for parents, guardians, grandparents and anyone who has professional involvement working with or looking after children and babies. It will enable learners to have the basic knowledge and skills in how to act safely, promptly and effective in a variety of paediatric emergencies. Learners will complete practical assessments and a final multiple-choice theory paper to demonstrate competency, knowledge and skills in emergency paediatric first aid. How long is the course? 6 ho...

This free online course will provide learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to assess and respond to a child or infant that is unresponsive and not breathing. The skills will include how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator. Learners will also be able to recognise and treat choking. This course is 2.5 hours over one session / week....

This short session builds on the skills and knowledge gained during the Lancashire Lifesavers course. This progression course provides learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to effectively assess and treat someone who is not breathing. The skills will include how to conduct the primary survey and deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator. How long is the course? 2.5 hours over one session / week....

Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) are working in partnership with North West Ambulance Service, BBC Radio Lancashire and Lancashire County Council to provide free training as part of the #LancashireLifesaver Campaign. The aim is to train as many people as possible in essential lifesaving skills across the county. This short session is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed if someone suffers a heart attack or a cardiac arrest. The skills will include how to deliver cardi...