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Understand the role of the first aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection the need for recording incidents and actions
Use of available equipment
Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious(including seizures)
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
Provide appropriate first aid form in or injuries(including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and
scalds, small splinters)