Elementary First Aid
The Elementary First Aid course offered by OXQUAL develops essential first-aid skills for responding to common medical emergencies in workplace, community and maritime environments. The programme covers CPR, casualty assessment, bleeding, burns, injuries and emergency reporting.
About this qualification
The Elementary First Aid course offered by OXQUAL develops essential first-aid skills for responding to common medical emergencies in workplace, community and maritime environments. The programme covers CPR, casualty assessment, bleeding, burns, injuries and emergency reporting.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- First-Aid Principles
- First-Aider Responsibilities
- Scene Safety
- Hazard Identification
- Emergency-Service Activation
- Basic Life Support
- Adult, Child and Infant CPR
- AED Awareness
- Unconscious-Casualty Management
- Recovery Position
- Airway Management
- Bleeding Control
- Shock Management
- Burns and Scalds
- Fractures and Sprains
- Basic Immobilisation
- Choking Response
- Seizure and Asthma Response
- Diabetic Emergency Awareness
- Workplace and Maritime First-Aid Considerations
- Incident Reporting
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Seafarers and Maritime Personnel
- Workplace Employees
- Security and Hospitality Personnel
- Community Responders
- Individuals seeking foundational first-aid skills
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop essential first-aid competence.
- Improve CPR awareness.
- Strengthen bleeding and shock management.
- Improve casualty-handling skills.
- Develop confidence in common emergency situations.
- Improve emergency reporting.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical demonstration.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers and skill-based assessments.
- Total Questions: 25 theory questions plus 1 practical demonstration.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 1 day (6–8 hours total).
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