This course provides learners with guidance on catastrophic bleeding control, including dealing with the inherent dangers associated with the use of tourniquets and haemostatic dressings whilst administering First Aid in a high-risk working environment. All learners must hold an in-date Level 3 Emergency First Aid or Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification.
A range of subjects are covered including:
- Equipment
- Primary survey
- Catastrophic bleeding
- Haemostatic dressings
- Tourniquets
- Top-to-toe survey
- Environmental issues
- Handover to the emergency services
