In-class
In-depth What can you expect?
The 2-day classroom-based training is a mix of theory and practice. There is a maximum of 15 people in the group, so you will learn as much as possible. There is ongoing evaluation. After the training, you will receive the official first aid certificate, recognised by the Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue (FPS WASO).
Catering is included in the price.
Our locations
With around thirty training locations, Mensura guarantees a regional presence throughout the country. Here you will find an overview of the places where our classical courses take place.
How is the programme structured?
Introduction
The role of the first aider
Legislation and practical implications
Recording of incidents and actions
Demonstration of first aid equipment
General approach to emergency situations
Safety and hygiene
Monitoring of vital functions:
- Consciousness
- Respiration
- Circulation
Alerting: notifying emergency services
Approach to victim(s) and further first aid
Practical exercise: Roadmap
Moving a victim in distress
Technical
Practical exercise: Rautek manoeuvre
The vital functions and clinical symptoms
Loss of consciousness
- Fainting
- Concussion
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Diabetes
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Respiration
- Shortness of breath
- Hyperventilation
- Asthma
- Asphyxiation
Circulation
- Angina
- Heart attack
Practical exercises
- Recovery position
- Using an isothermal blanket
Demonstrations
- Hyperventilation
- Suffocation - blows to the back - abdominal thrust
- Heart attack
Basic resuscitation and AED
Basic resuscitation "30-2"
Use of an AED
Practical exercises
- Resuscitation "30-2"
- Using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Types of bleeding and shock
External bleeding
Internal and external bleeding
Shock
Practical exercise: pressure bandage
Demonstration: nosebleed
Injuries to the locomotor system
Stiff muscles
Muscle cramp
Muscle strain
Bruising
Sprain
Disruption
Fractures
Spinal injuries
Practical exercises
- Wrist bandage
- Triangle as a sling
Skin wounds
Abrasions
Incisions
Puncture wounds
Splinters
Blisters
Blue nail
Bites
Insect bites
Tick bites
Practical exercises
- Disinfecting a wound
- Bandage on finger
Burns, electrocution and electrification
Skin burns
Chemical burns
Burning of the respiratory tract
Frostbite
Electrocution and electrification
Practical exercise: triangular bandage as provisional cover
Injuries and incidents
Head injuries
Eye injuries
Hypothermia
Heating
Drowning
Poisoning
Demonstration: flushing of eyes
Links
Practical exercise: links
First aid certificate
At the end of this training, you will receive the official first aid certificate, recognised by the Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue (FPS WASO).
