On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• understand the role of the first-aider, including reference to:
  
  • the importance of preventing cross infection;
  • the need for recording incidents and actions;
  • use of available equipment
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
• provide appropriate first aid for:
  
  • minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).
  • injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries;
  • chest injuries;
  • burns and scalds;
  • eye injuries;
  • sudden poisoning;
  • anaphylactic shock;
• recognise the presence of major illnesses (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes) and provide appropriate first aid.