First Aid for Care of the Elderly
This course covers all the main life saving skills but also gives an insight into the particular considerations facing carers working with the elderly, people with a learning disability or mental health issues.
Who it is for
Carers and those who work with the elderly
Course content
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The role of the First Aider |
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First Aid Kits |
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Recording incidents and actions for staff |
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Incident management |
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Wounds and bleeding |
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Shock |
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Unconsciousness |
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Recovery position |
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CPR - adult |
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Choking - adult |
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Angina |
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Heart Attacks |
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Stroke |
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Understand the impact of the ageing process on pain symptoms, temperature, breathing, bones, skin |
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Understand the impact of medication, dehydration on confusion and the impact of confusion on incident assessment |
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Recognise the symptoms of urinary tract infections, diabetic hypo and stroke |
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Dealing with slips, trips and falls |
Course duration
3.5 hours
Course venue
In-House Courses: We can come to you or a venue of your choice, training rooms are also available for hire at the Didcot Civic Hall. Please ask for details.
Certification
Afet attending this course you will receive a certificate valid for 3 years.
Price
Please call or email to get group prices.
How to book