Touching or getting within close contact with any patient will increase the risk of catching covid-19. To ensure that the risk is well managed it is vital first aiders are well trained. We are now offering an additional module on our course which covers the responsiblity of a first aider to keep themself safe from covid when dealing with a patient. 

The module covers:

• How to give mouth to mouth and the changes to the UK Resuscitation Guidelines
• First Aid Risk Assessment changes
• PPE
• Disposing of hazzardous waste

Our additional Covid-19 Emergency Planning Module is now delivered by our trainers on all our courses over 12 hours in length. 

For more information please visit: 

https://www.resus.org.uk/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-general-public/resuscitation-council-uk-statement-covid-19

https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/ppe.htm

https://www.surreyfirstaid.com/news/215-covid-19-first-aid-kits-and-ppe.html