Emergency Aid
The AFA offers a three-hour Emergency Aid course both as part of a number of the coaching courses and as stand alone courses
Course Objectives
• Preserve life
• Limit effects
• Promote recovery
Course Syllabus
1. Approach to an incident (danger, help, bystanders)
2. Assessment of priorities (ABC)
3. Checking responsiveness (shake and shout)
4. Opening the airway (chin lift/head tilt)
5. Checking breathing (look/listen/feel)
6. Checking the pulse (carotid)
7. Recovery position (for breathing casualty)
8. Breathing for the casualty (mouth to mouth)
9. Chest Compressions
10. Combined heart-lung resuscitation
11. Control of bleeding (press and raise)
12. Dressing of wounds
13. Minimising shock
14. Choking
15. Heart attacks
Cost
The cost of this programme is £10 and is inclusive of all workshops and assessments.
To book onto an Emergency Aid Course Please complete the application form and send it to Bob Leeds, 55 Islington Park Street, London N1 1QB or e-mail bob.leeds@amateur-fa.com