This course covers:

• Infant, child and adult CPR, including mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask and the management of choking
• Use of an automated external defibrillator
• One- and two-person bag valve mask ventilation and mouth-to-mask technique
• Administration of IM adrenaline for treatment of anaphylaxis, including:
  • Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
  • Distinguishing anaphylaxis from fainting, anxiety, immunisation stress-related responses (ISRR), breath-holding spells and seizures
  • Emergency equipment and management

What else you need to know

Prerequisites

This course has no prerequisites but you need to have an acceptable level of spoken English and sufficient physical fitness to perform first aid skills, including performing CPR on the floor.

Where can I find out more about the first aid training requirements for vaccinators?

The requirements are listed in section A4.4 of the Immunisation Handbook 2024. Click on the image on the right to download the handbook. If you  would like to discuss these requirements with us and/or would like advice on how to best meet the requirements for your workplace, feel free to call us.

Make a booking

We regularly schedule this course and offer it on request:

• To view our schedule and book on a publicly scheduled course, please click blue button below.
• To request a course, please complete the form below. Use this option if our scheduled times don’t suit you or if you’d like to arrange a group booking.
• If you have any questions or would like to discuss your training needs with us, just give us a call on 07 856 1194.