Course Information
Previously known as Catastrophic Bleeding Control, this is an excellent course designed for First Aiders who are involved in high-risk working environments.
This 3-hour course will provide learners with guidance on life threatening bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering first aid in a high-risk working environment.
Learners must hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate in order to attend the course.
Course Content
A range of subjects is covered including:-
- Equipment
- Primary survey
- Catastrophic bleeding
- Haemostatic dressings
- Tourniquets
- Top-to-toe survey
- Environmental issues
- Handover to the emergency services
Course Duration
A 3-hour course consisting of theory and practical work.
Numbers
A maximum of 16 students can be accommodated on this course.
Age limit
Learners must be a minimum of 16 years of age to attend the course.
Certification
Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a non-regulated certificate of achievement where the required level of attainment has been met.
