What's Covered?

At Manchester First Aid Training, we’re often asked what exactly is covered in our various First Aid courses. Whether you’re looking to meet workplace requirements, care for children, or simply want to be prepared for emergencies, understanding what each course includes will help you choose the right training for your needs.

Below, we’ve outlined the comprehensive topics covered in each of our main courses, so you can see exactly what skills and knowledge you’ll gain.

Paediatric First Aid (12-Hour Course)

Our comprehensive Paediatric First Aid course is specifically designed for those who work with or care for babies and children. This 12-hour course covers everything you need to confidently handle medical emergencies involving young ones.

Topics covered include:

• Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis in children
• Asthma attacks and respiratory emergencies
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries specific to growing bodies
• Burns and scalds treatment
• Adult, child and baby resuscitation (CPR) techniques
• Communication and casualty care for different age groups
• Choking procedures for babies, children and adults
• Defibrillator use
• Injuries to ears, eyes and nose
• Head, neck and back injuries
• Managing extremes of heat and cold
• Dealing with fainting episodes
• Recognising and managing low blood sugar
• Emergency scene management
• Identifying meningitis symptoms
• Treating minor and severe bleeding
• Poison ingestion and appropriate responses
• Understanding your role as a First Aider (including Health and Safety Regulations)
• Recognising sepsis warning signs
• Managing seizures in children
• Treating shock
• Dealing with stings and bites
• Caring for an unresponsive baby
• Managing unresponsive children and adults

Emergency First Aid at Work

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course provides essential life-saving skills for workplace emergencies. This one-day course covers the fundamentals every workplace First Aider should know.

Topics covered include:

• Treating minor and major bleeding
• Managing broken bones
• Burns treatment
• Choking response procedures
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Using a defibrillator
• Dealing with fainting
• Recognising and responding to heart attacks
• Understanding the role of the First Aider
• Managing seizures
• Treating shock (including anaphylactic shock)
• Identifying and responding to strokes
• Surveying the scene (Primary/Secondary Survey)
• Managing unconscious casualties

First Aid at Work

Our comprehensive First Aid at Work course is the gold standard for workplace First Aid training. This three-day course provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills for a wide range of emergency situations.

Topics covered include:

• Asthma management
• Treating minor and major bleeding
• Managing broken bones (fractures)
• Burns treatment
• Choking response procedures
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Understanding and maintaining First Aid kit contents
• Using a defibrillator
• Managing diabetes-related emergencies
• Dealing with fainting
• Treating head and eye injuries
• Recognising and responding to heart attacks
• Managing hypothermia and hyperthermia
• Dealing with poisoning incidents
• Understanding the role of the First Aider
• Managing seizures
• Treating shock (including anaphylactic shock)
• Managing strains and sprains
• Handling spinal injuries safely
• Identifying and responding to strokes
• Surveying the scene (Primary/Secondary Survey)
• Trauma management
• Managing unconscious casualties

Basic Life Support

Our Basic Life Support course focuses on the fundamental skills needed to save lives in cardiac and respiratory emergencies. This essential course is perfect for healthcare professionals and anyone wanting to master these critical skills.

Topics covered include:

• CPR techniques and best practices
• Managing unconscious casualties
• The recovery position
• Accident scene management
• Choking response procedures
• Defibrillator use

Which Course is Right for You?

Choosing the right First Aid course depends on your specific needs:

• Working with children? Our Paediatric First Aid course provides specialised training for infant and child emergencies. We also offer an Emergency Paediatric First Aid course
• Need workplace certification? Emergency First Aid at Work covers essential skills, whilst First Aid at Work offers comprehensive three-day training
• Want core life-saving skills? Basic Life Support focuses on the fundamental emergency response techniques

All our courses are delivered by experienced, qualified trainers using hands-on practical training methods to ensure you leave feeling confident and competent.

Book Your Course Today

Ready to gain these vital life-saving skills? Browse our full range of courses and upcoming dates here or contact our friendly team to discuss which course would best suit your requirements.

Remember, the skills you learn in our First Aid courses could one day save a life – possibly even the life of someone you love.

Don’t wait for an emergency to wish you knew what to do. 💛