Basic First Aid Course
Medicore Medical Services, Basic First Aid Course equips you with essential skills to handle emergency situations. Through a mix of videos, PowerPoints and practical exercises, you’ll gain the confidence to provide life-saving treatments.
The course takes approx. 6 hours and includes both theory and practical assessments, ensuring you’re prepared for real-life emergencies.
Basic First Aid
Prepare yourself with essential life-saving skills through our basic first aid course, designed for those who may come across first aid situations infrequently.
It is designed to give students the skills and knowledge to provide emergency life saving treatments in common emergency situations.
Course details
Who's it for
This basic first aid course is ideal for anyone looking to learn a range of first aid skills, including but not limited to:
Office workers
Community volunteers
Parents and guardians
Individuals seeking personal preparedness
Whether it’s for professional or personal reasons, this course ensures you’re ready to step in during emergencies confidently.
Requirements
Students should be physically fit enough to carry out chest compression on a manikin while kneeling. It is a requirement that students demonstrate effective practical skills and pass a short written assessment, pass rate is 80%.
Student should also have a level of English language proficiency that will allow them to interact with the instructor.
Method of Delivery
The course is facilitated by an instructor who will use a variety of techniques such as videos, PowerPoints and practical skills and group discussions amongst others, to guide you through the course.
The course is delivered through English.
Renewal
In order to maintain your qualification after your two-year certification period you will be required to undertake the course again.
Course Description
Our basic first aid training is tailored to provide participants with a solid foundation in basic life saving techniques. This includes:
First Aid Skills: Learn how to recognise and respond to medical emergencies confidently.
Practical Skills: Covering essential treatments for injuries and sudden illnesses.
Hands-On Training: Participate in demonstrations, practical skills and group discussions to reinforce learning.
Understanding First Aid Supplies: Gain familiarity with first aid box contents and their proper use.
This one-day basic training first aid course offers a mix of theoretical learning and practical scenarios to prepare you for real-life emergencies.
Modules
- First Aid in the workplace
- Patient Assessment
- CPR & Choking
- Common Medical Emergencies
- Injury Management & Shock
- Head Injuries
- Recovery Position
- Calling Emergency Services
Duration
The course takes approx. 6 hours. The course can be delivered over a number of evenings or weekends as necessary(prices vary - contact us for further information)
Assessment
The assessment for the course will be split between theory examinations and practical skills demonstrations.
Skills assessed are CPR, Choking and Bandaging.
Theory assessment is by a short answer questions exam. Pass rate is 80%.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course students will be presented with a Medical Medicore Services digital certificate which is valid for two years
Why Choose medicore?
Certified and Recognised Training:
Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate, recognised for its validity in first aid for two years.
Expert-Led Instruction:
Facilitated by experienced instructors using lectures, demonstrations, and group discussions.
Flexible Learning Options:
The course is delivered in just 6 hours, with options to spread the training over multiple evenings or weekends if needed.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
The course includes a mix of multiple-choice theory exams and practical skills assessments to ensure participants understand both the concepts and their application.
Focused on Practical Skills:
Learn how to respond to emergencies with confidence through practical assessments and skills demonstrations.
Enrol Today in Medicore’s Basic First Aid Training
Our training is designed to ensure participants leave with a clear understanding of basic first aid techniques and how to make the best use of their first aid box contents in emergencies.