The emergency first aid course should last at least 6 contact hours, excluding breaks. On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
• understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures;
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
• demonstrate how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively;
• demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
• administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is choking;
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.