Course Fee : £1295 + VAT

Introduction:

This course has been developed with the assistance of Florence Nightingale Unit Liverpool to give both their staff and their patients the knowledge of effective first aid after self-injury.  The course also details the effects of self-injury to the body and the use of alternatives

Who Will Benefit:

• Anyone caring for or working with women who self-injure.

• Women who self-injure.

What the Event Will Cover:

This is a practical course delivering information on how to administer first aid after self-injury

• Initial Assessment of Casualty

• Primary and Secondary Survey

• Respiratory System and Circulatory System

• Performing CPR (Incorporating face shields/pocket masks)

• Top-to-Toe Survey

• Recovery Position (face up and face down)

• Shock

• Choking

• Trauma (bleeding, burns, soft tissue injuries)

• Obtaining Medical Assistance

Self – Injury: by means of

1. Cuts

2. Scarring

3. Insertion of objects into the body

4. Ingestion of objects/fluids

5. Self burning: lighters and cigarettes

6. Ligature removal (safety to self and casualty)

7. Alternatives to self-Injury

Presenter : Gerry McConaghy

Gerry McConaghy works as Training Manager for HMP Service, he has extensive experience delivering First Aid Training and ELS (Emergency Life Support) becoming an Instructor 2 years ago

Special Requirements :

Please note that there is a ceiling of 12 delegates per course.

To book this course please call Christopher Swann on 0845 125 9001 or email donnag@christopherswann.com