Employability
Emergency First Aid
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery until medical services arrive.
Where do we teach the courses
Courses take place at the Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX.
What you'll learn
- responsibilities of 1st Aider
- assessing a situation and getting help
- resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation awareness
- burns
- choking
- dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- minor injuries
- epilepsy
- basic hygiene in first aid
- bleeding control
- shock
How is the course taught
The course is led by a specialist tutor and will include learning from demonstrations and participation in practical activities (you will need to be able to do this on the floor as in a real-life situation), and also from video and audio resources and group discussions.
Materials you'll need
Bring a notebook and pen or pencil
After the course
You will be prepared to apply your skills to a variety of emergency situations.
How to enrol
Complete an enrolment form online
Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.
Course details
|
Title |
Days and times |
Course code, start date, number of weeks |
Fees £5 annual registration fee may also apply |
|
Emergency First Aid at Work |
Friday 9:30am to 4pm |
ES4009 14 Februay 2025 1 day |
£30 standard £15 concession |
|
Emergency First Aid at Work |
Saturday 9:30am to 4pm |
ES4011 10 May 2025 1 day |
£30 standard £15 concession |
|
Emergency First Aid at Work |
Friday 9:30am to 4pm |
ES4014 23 May 2025 1 day |
£30 standard £15 concession |
Contact details
You can:
- phone 020 7358 2100
- email adult.learning@southwark.gov.uk
Page last updated: 22 November 2024
