Prioritising injuries, dealing with unconsciousness
Candidates who succesfully complete the first two classes are eligible for a Basic Life Support certificate
Class 3
Treating bleeding and other serious medical emergencies; Helping someone who is struggling to breathe because of severe allergies (anaphalaxis) and severe asthma.
Candidates who succesfully complete the first three classes are eligible for a HSE approved Emergency First Aid at work certificate
Class 4
Breaks, fractures, dislocations; Joint and limb injuries and how to treat as best we can.Head injuries.
Dealing with water-based emergencies, like drowning, hypothermia, and also covering CPR for children and babies
Candidates who complete classes 1 to 5 classes are eligible for an Aquatic First Aid certificate
Class 6
Injuries and illnesses common in children, like fitting. We also discuss ways of improving “adult” first aid techniques to make them more suitable for children, and “child protection” and safeguarding issues.
Completing classes 1 to 6 makes you eligible for the Paediatric first aid (12 hour) certificate, meeting OFSTED requirements.
Class 7
Spinal injuries, chest injuries and common medical emergencies like diabetes and epilepsy.
All public courses take place at either Levenshulme Inspire Centre (map) or Mellor Lodge on the edge of the Peak District (map)
Class Duration & Cost
Each class lasts two hours and costs £20.
You can also book a set of 5 classes together for £115 or all 8 classes for £150
Closed group bookings cost £150 per class for a group of up to twelve people, plus mileage from Greater Manchester. Available upon request at your workplace, club or suitable location.