Emergency aid for appointed persons (schools)

This course is ideal for schools where a nominated person is required to take charge in the event of illness or accident.

Who should attend?

A person nominated to provide support to qualified first aiders in a school.

What they will learn?

Basic life saving first aid and the relevant regulations.

Course content

• Communication and delegation in an emergency
• Contents of a first aid box
• Control of bleeding
• Resuscitation - as appropriate for age group.
• Incident management
• Responsibility of employers and employees for health and safety
• Specific hazards in a school
• Treatment of unconscious casualty.

Course duration

Six hours.

Assessment and certification

Continuous assessment by trainer and a St John Ambulance certificate, valid for three years, is issued on successful completion of assessment.

Reserve your place on this course

This course is only run on demand in some areas. If a suitable course is not shown, please contact your local St John Ambulance office by calling 08700 10 49 50.