First Aid Responder (PHECC) Training

Why Do The First Aid Responder (PHECC) Training Course?

This course educates employees in the proper response to any workplace emergency. PHECC First Aid Responder Courses are primarily focused on providing the necessary skills to enable the employees to deal with injuries that would be likely to occur in their workplace. It meets and exceeds the current Health and Safety Standards and requirements for employee training. Participants learn how to recognise medical emergencies, casualty assessment and demonstrate lifesaving skills.

Course Outline

First Aid Responder Course Content
Patient Assessment
Incident Procedures
Cardiac First Response (CPR & AED, Choking & Stroke)
Common Medical Emergencies (Asthma, Diabetes, Seizures, Poisoning & Fainting)
Injury Management & Shock (Bleeding, Bone Injuries, Sprains, Strains & Dislocations, Shock)
Care of the Unconscious Patient
Burns & Electrical Injury Care
Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Information Management & Communications
The Well-Being of the First-Aid Responder

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants should be able to

Deal with life-threatening or potentially life-threatening conditions until the arrival of emergency medical services
Provide an adequate response for conditions not thought to be life-threatening but are necessary to prevent further harm before the emergency medical services arrive
Provide first-aid in a wide range of environments including the workplace, home and recreational settings
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and the administration of aspirin for cases of a suspected heart attack.
Give effective life support, diagnose and treat injuries or illness, and maintain care and comfort of a patient
Display the requisite personal skills including composure, competence and self-confidence while understanding their limitations