Emergency First Aid
A concise one-day course covering the immediate life-saving actions required at a workplace emergency — assessment, CPR, bleeding control and casualty handover.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider.
- Assess the scene of an accident for safety and hazards.
- Perform a primary survey (DRABC) on a casualty.
- Provide basic life support, including CPR and use of an AED.
- Manage an unconscious casualty who is breathing (recovery position).
- Control severe bleeding using direct pressure and bandages.
- Treat minor injuries, such as cuts, grazes, and small burns.
- Recognize and manage common medical emergencies (e.g., choking, shock).
- Communicate effectively with the casualty and emergency services.
- Maintain a well-stocked first aid kit and document treatments.
Who should attend
Appointed first aiders, medical response teams and supervisory personnel
On completion
Global SPS certificate of training issued to each successful participant, with records retained for client and regulatory audit.
Where we deliver this course
We deliver the Emergency First Aid course at our training centre in Abidjan or directly on your site anywhere in Côte d'Ivoire and West Africa, in English or French, for groups of 6 to 16 participants. Courses follow international standards and are scheduled around your operation.
Related courses
Basic First Aid
Two days of practical first aid covering primary and secondary survey, resuscitation, common injuries and medical emergencies.
Advanced First Aid (Team)
Advanced team-based casualty management for designated medical responders, including multi-casualty triage, oxygen therapy, immobilisation and evacuation.
EFR Primary Care
Emergency First Response Primary Care: CPR, AED use, serious bleeding management, shock and spinal injury care to international standards.
EFR Secondary Care
Emergency First Response Secondary Care: illness and injury assessment, bandaging, splinting and casualty care while awaiting emergency services.
BLS & AED
Basic Life Support with automated external defibrillation, delivered to current resuscitation council guidelines with intensive manikin practice.
Train your team with Global SPS
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