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First Aid CPR & AED Course

The First Aid, CPR & AED Course offered by Ceylon Lifesaver Academy is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively during life-threatening emergencies. This course follows internationally recognized Health & Safety Institute (HSI) training standards and prepares individuals to provide immediate care until professional medical help arrives.

Participants will learn how to assess emergency situations, perform high-quality CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), manage common injuries, and provide appropriate first aid support for adults, children, and infants.

Course Highlights:

Emergency scene assessment and safety procedures
Primary assessment and first aid response
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR techniques
AED operation and defibrillation procedures
Choking management
Bleeding control and wound care
Shock management
Recognition and response to medical emergencies
Practical hands-on skills training
Written and practical competency assessment

Module 1: Introduction to First Aid

Importance of first aid and emergency response
Role and responsibilities of a first aider
Scene safety and personal protection
Emergency action steps

Module 2: Primary Assessment & Response

Assessing an emergency situation
Checking responsiveness and breathing
Activating emergency medical services
Providing immediate care

Module 3: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Understanding cardiac arrest
Adult CPR techniques
Child CPR techniques
Infant CPR techniques
Single and multiple rescuer CPR
High-quality chest compressions and rescue breathing

Module 4: Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Introduction to AED
AED safety and operation
Applying AED pads correctly
Performing defibrillation during cardiac emergencies

Module 5: Choking Emergencies

Recognition of choking
Adult choking management
Child and infant choking response
Conscious and unconscious choking care

Module 6: First Aid Emergencies

Severe bleeding and bleeding control
Shock management
Burns and electrical injuries
Fractures, sprains, and strains
Head, neck, and spinal injuries
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
Seizures and diabetic emergencies

Module 7: Medical Emergencies

Heart attack recognition and response
Stroke recognition and response
Breathing difficulties
Poisoning emergencies
Environmental emergencies

Module 8: Practical Skills Training

Hands-on CPR practice with manikins
AED practice sessions
First aid scenario-based training
Emergency response teamwork exercises

Module 9: Assessment & Certification

Written knowledge assessment
Practical skills competency evaluation
Course completion requirements
HSI First Aid, CPR & AED Certification issuance

Course Duration: 8–12 Hours (Based on program requirements)
Training Method: Theory + Demonstration + Hands-on Practical Training
Certification: HSI Approved First Aid, CPR & AED Certificate (Ceylon Lifesaver Academy)

Participants should meet the following requirements before attending the First Aid, CPR & AED Course at Ceylon Lifesaver Academy:

No previous first aid or medical qualification is required.
Open to healthcare professionals, workplace staff, teachers, students, caregivers, and members of the public.
Participants should have the ability to understand course instructions and actively participate in practical skills training.
Participants must be physically able to perform CPR skills, including chest compressions and floor-based practical activities.
Participants should wear comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on training.
Participants must complete all required course sessions and participate in practical demonstrations.
Participants should successfully complete the required knowledge assessment and practical competency evaluation to receive certification.

Ceylon Lifesaver Academy provides comprehensive learning resources to support participants throughout the First Aid, CPR & AED Course. These resources are designed to enhance understanding, practical skills, and successful completion of competency assessments.

Course Resources Include:

HSI Approved Course Materials
- Internationally recognized training manuals and learning materials.
- Evidence-based first aid, CPR, and AED guidelines.
Participant Learning Materials
- Digital course notes and reference documents.
- Emergency response guides and skill checklists.
- Key learning summaries for revision.
Practical Training Equipment
- Adult, child, and infant CPR manikins.
- AED training devices.
- First aid simulation equipment.
- Bandages, dressings, and bleeding control training materials.
Online Learning Resources
- Access to the Ceylon Lifesaver Academy Learning Management System (LMS).
- Online lessons, videos, assessments, and course updates.
Assessment Resources
- Knowledge assessment questionnaires.
- Practical skills evaluation checklists.
- Scenario-based emergency response activities.
Instructor Support
- Guidance from certified HSI instructors.
- Demonstrations, feedback, and skill improvement support.

Course Statistics

Course Name: First Aid, CPR & AED Training
Training Provider: Ceylon Lifesaver Academy
Certification: HSI Approved Certification
Course Duration: 8–12 Hours
Training Method: Theory + Demonstration + Hands-on Practical Training
Assessment Method: Written Knowledge Assessment + Practical Skills Evaluation
Skill Areas Covered: First Aid, CPR, AED, Choking Management, Emergency Response
Target Participants: Healthcare Professionals, Workplace Staff, Teachers, Students, Caregivers, and General Public
Maximum Class Size: 10–20 Participants (Recommended for effective practical training)
Language Options: Sinhala & English
Learning Mode: Classroom Training + LMS Support
Certification Validity: As per HSI certification requirements
Practical Training Equipment: CPR Manikins, AED Trainers, First Aid Simulation Equipment
Completion Requirement: 100% attendance and successful competency assessment