For Theatres

Basic Life Support for Theatre and Production

As specialists in the theatre and production industry we understand the unique issues facing your organisation.  As such, this course includes industry specific elements such as dance injuries and carrying out CPR in a theatre environment.

All employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations to make First Aid provisions within their workplace, and this course will help in meeting this duty.

Who should attend?

First Aid courses of this type are suitable for anyone who is nominated to carry out basic life support or to assist a full First Aider at work. This course can also be used as an annual refresher for those who hold a 3 day First Aid at Work certificate.

What will they learn?

How to approach and assess an adult casualty safely, commence resuscitation or place the casualty in the recovery position as required.

Pre-requisites

Our courses offer a practical, hands-on approach that delivers the skills and confidence to use first aid skills in a real life situation. Learners must:

• be physically able to carry out the practical element of the course
• attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.

Course content

• Assess the situation in an emergency;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious;
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
• Slips trips and falls;
• Minor injuries

Certificate

All Candidates receive an RB Health and Safety Solutions Basic Life Support Certificate which is valid for 3 years on successful completion of the course.