In addition, it's a medically based program covering primary care, secondary care and treatments following national consensus guidelines. The program is designed for divers and nondivers, and also meets the CPR and first aid prerequisite for earning your PADI Rescue Diver rating. First Aid Course Medic First Aid is a one day basic training course in emergency care. CPR and other important emergency care skills are combined into one eight hour medically based course which will enable you to function in an emergency with the same priorities and approach to the patient that is used by the professionals. Using the valuable skills and approach which you will learn, you will be able to provide a continuity of care as the patient can be passed on to a Paramedic, Nurse or Doctor.
All training is classroom based with video presentations and instructor led demonstrations.
The CPR schedules which we use are in accordance with the European Resuscitation Council guidelines, bringing this course into line with UK schedules. During the course you will be provided with numerous opportunities to practice the skills which you are learning making the course more enjoyable and ensuring retention of the material This will develop your confidence in your ability to respond and perform these simple skills in an actual emergency. There are no pre-requisites to enrol on a Medic First Aid course, and the qualification which you will earn supports the requirements for certification for all courses from Advanced Open Water Plus up to Instructor level. The cost of your course includes a Medic First Aid Student Training Package, certification and full instruction.