First Aid for Boxing Coaches Level 3 (VTQ)

Understand basic life support requirements

LO1

Describe the principles that underpin basic life support

1.1

Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed

1.2

Explain why early intervention is necessary

1.3

Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest

1.4

Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines

LO2

Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

2.1

Demonstrate compression-only resuscitation

2.2

Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices

2.3

Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator

2.4

Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child

2.5

Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures

LO3

Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position

3.1

Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position

3.2

Describe handover and reporting procedures

3.3

Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator

LO4

Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing

4.1

Identify when electrode pads need replacing

4.2

Demonstrate how to troubleshoot problems if the automated external defibrillator does not function correctly

4.3

Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator

LO5

Describe the safety considerations when using AED’s

5.1

Be able to provide first aid for an adult and a child who is choking

LO6

Identify when choking is: · mild · severe

6.1

Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an adult and a child who is choking

6.2

Be able to provide first aid to an adult and a child with external bleeding

LO7

Identify the severity of external bleeding for an adult and a child

7.1

Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an adult or a child with external bleeding

7.2

Know how to provide first aid to an adult or a child who is suffering from shock

LO8

Recognise when an adult or a child is suffering from shock

8.1

Identify how to administer first aid to an adult or a child who is suffering from shock

8.2

Be able to provide first aid to an adult or a child with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints

LO9

Recognise a suspected: Fracture or dislocation & sprain or strain

9.1

Identify how to administer first aid for an adult or a child with a suspected: Fracture or dislocation & sprain or strain

9.2

Demonstrate how to apply: A support sling & an elevated sling

9.3

Be able to provide first aid to an adult or a child with suspected head and spinal injuries

LO10

Recognise a suspected: Head injury & spinal injury

10.1

Identify how to administer first aid for an adult or a child with a suspected head injury

10.2

Demonstrate how to administer first aid for an adult or a child with a suspected spinal injury

10.3

Know how to provide first aid to an adult or a child with an acute medical condition or sudden illness

LO11

Recognise suspected: Diabetic emergency, Asthma attack, Allergic reaction, Meningitis & Febrile convulsions

11.1

Identify how to administer first aid for an adult or a child who is suspected to be suffering from: Diabetic emergency, Asthma attack, Allergic reaction, Meningitis & Febrile convulsions

11.2

Be able to provide first aid to an adult or a child with anaphylaxis

LO12

Recognise suspected anaphylaxis in an adult or a child

12.1

Identify how to administer first aid for an adult or a child with suspected anaphylaxis

12.2

Demonstrate the use of a ‘training device’ adrenaline auto-injector

12.3