Introduction to First Aid Course (3HT)

Objectives

  1. To introduce basic principles of First Aid
  2. To provide hands-on practice on basic First Aid treatment
  3. To motivate further perusal of First Aid knowledge and skills

Entry Requirement

  1. For age over 13

* This is a 3-hour course.  For "Certificate in First Aid" (30-hour) course, please refer to "Certificate in First Aid" Course (AFA).

Charges

  1. Individual Application
    • HK$100 per candidate (including certificate & equipment maintenance fee)
  2. Group Application
    • HK$100 per candidate (including certificate & equipment maintenance fee) with a minimum class size of 20

 

Course Content

  1. Principles of First Aid & Action at an emergency
  2. Bleeding and Control Bleeding
  3. Recognition and Management of Shock and Fainting
  4. Recognition and Management of Heart Attack
  5. Recognition and Management of Fractures
  6. Management of Burns and Scalds
  7. Management of Airway Obstruction
  8. Management of Asthma
  9. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
  10. Epilepsy
  11. Recovery Position
  12. A Standard First-Aid Kit

 

Course Duration

3 hours

Medium of Instruction

Cantonese / English

Examination

  1. Continuous monitoring will be done during the class
  2. The result slip will be sent to the organizer

 

Certificate

  1. Candidates will be awarded an Attendance Certificate. The certificate is valid for two years, and candidates are recommended to re-take this course every year.
  2. The organizer or his/her delegate must bring along the original copy of the result slip to the Association counter during office hours for collection of certificates.

 

*Remarks:
  1. Courses are held regularly for members of public or held upon request
  2. Prices are subject to change without prior notice
  3. For application, please complete Group Application Form (AFII)
  4. Class will be cancelled if the Black Rainstorm Warning/Typhoon Signed No.8 or above is hoisted, and class will be resumed when the signal is lowered 2 hours before class commencement