Haemorrhage Control

Learners must hold a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate in order to attend the course.

Duration

A 3-hour course consisting of theory and practical work.

Syllabus

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

Certification

Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual ongoing throughout the course and issue a certificate of attendance

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