FIRST AID, CPR & AED AWARENESS LEVEL
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This 1-day awareness course offers fundamental training in recognizing emergencies, providing first aid, performing CPR, and understanding how to use an AED safely. While this is a non-certification, non-hands-on awareness course, it is an excellent foundation for all individuals—students, professionals, teachers, factory workers, HR managers, and concerned citizens—who want to build confidence in responding to medical emergencies.
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Course Overview
Emergencies can happen anytime—at home, at work, or in public spaces. Being prepared with basic First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) knowledge can make the critical difference between life and death. The First Aid, CPR & AED (Awareness Level) course offered by Burraq Consulting is designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills in a short, accessible format.
This 1-day awareness course offers fundamental training in recognizing emergencies, providing first aid, performing CPR, and understanding how to use an AED safely. While this is a non-certification, non-hands-on awareness course, it is an excellent foundation for all individuals—students, professionals, teachers, factory workers, HR managers, and concerned citizens—who want to build confidence in responding to medical emergencies.
Why This Training Matters
When seconds count, trained bystanders can significantly improve survival chances. According to the American Heart Association (AHA):
- About 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home.
- Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
- Over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S. alone.
These statistics highlight the importance of widespread awareness. With proper knowledge, you can be the difference in someone’s worst moment.
Course Objectives
The goal of this awareness-level course is to:
- Educate participants on how to identify and respond to medical emergencies.
- Provide an overview of basic first aid procedures.
- Demonstrate the principles of CPR for adults, children, and infants.
- Familiarize learners with the function and safe use of an AED.
- Build confidence in recognizing when and how to respond effectively before professional help arrives.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Office and administrative staff
- School and college faculty
- Factory or construction site workers
- Safety committee members
- General public interested in emergency preparedness
- NGOs and volunteer workers
- Parents and caregivers
- HR and HSE teams
No prior medical knowledge is required.
Empower Yourself with Life-Saving Skills – Certified Awareness Course by Burraq Consulting
Whether you're looking to train 1 individual or 100, Burraq Consulting will provide a professional, structured, and rewarding training experience.
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Introduction to First Aid
- Definition and Importance
- What is First Aid?
- Legal and ethical considerations
- Good Samaritan laws and responsibilities
- Role of the First Aider
- Scene safety and personal protection
- Gaining consent
- Triage and prioritizing care
Patient Assessment
- Primary Survey (DRABC)
- Danger
- Response
- Airway
- Breathing
- Circulation
- Secondary Survey
- SAMPLE history
- Head-to-toe physical check
- Monitoring and reassessment
CPR Awareness (Hands-Only Introduction)
- Understanding Cardiac Arrest
- Causes of sudden cardiac arrest
- Signs and symptoms
- Adult, Child, and Infant CPR Principles
- Compression-only CPR (when not trained for rescue breaths)
- Chest compression rate, depth, and position
- Rescue breathing concept (not practiced in awareness-level)
- Recovery Position
- When and how to place someone in the recovery position
- Ensuring the airway remains open
Note: This course does not include hands-on CPR certification. Practical sessions are available in our CPR Certification programs.
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Overview
- What is an AED?
- When should an AED be used?
- Safety precautions before and during use
- Recognizing AED prompts
- Steps in using an AED effectively
- Role of AED in increasing survival after cardiac arrest
Common Medical Emergencies
- Breathing Problems
- Choking (partial and complete airway obstruction)
- Asthma attacks
- Hyperventilation
- Circulatory Issues
- Heart attack signs
- Stroke (FAST identification)
- Fainting and shock
- Trauma and Bleeding
- Types of bleeding: arterial, venous, capillary
- Wound types: cuts, abrasions, punctures
- Use of gauze, bandages, and pressure application
- Burns and Scalds
- Degrees of burns
- First aid for thermal, electrical, and chemical burns
- Bone and Muscle Injuries
- Sprains, strains, dislocations
- Suspected fractures and splinting awareness
- Seizures, Diabetes, and Allergic Reactions
- First aid for seizures (epileptic and non-epileptic)
- Diabetic emergencies: hypoglycemia vs. hyperglycemia
- Allergies and anaphylaxis awareness
First Aid Kits & Emergency Preparedness
- Basic contents of a standard First Aid Kit
- Use and storage of medical items
- Workplace and home preparedness
- Developing a personal emergency action plan
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this awareness training, participants will be able to:
✅ Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately
✅ Understand the basics of first aid for common injuries and illnesses
✅ Know when and how to seek help from emergency services
✅ Describe the principles of CPR for different age groups
✅ Explain how an AED functions and when it should be used
✅ Contribute to safety culture at home, workplace, and public spaces
Course Features
- Interactive instruction from qualified safety professionals
- Real-life case studies for deeper understanding
- Printed handouts and visual slides
- Training certificate of participation (Awareness Level)
- Free safety posters for office/home display
- Opportunity to enroll in advanced hands-on certification courses
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation from Burraq Consulting upon completion of the course.
⚠️ Please Note: This is an awareness-level course and does not qualify participants for CPR/AED certification. For certification, enroll in our hands-on CPR/AED Certification Course available monthly.
Why Choose Burraq Consulting?
- 🌐 International Standards: We deliver training aligned with AHA, OSHA, and IFRC guidelines.
- 🎓 Experienced Instructors: Our trainers are certified professionals with real-world emergency response experience.
- 💡 Customized Delivery: We offer in-house, virtual, and group sessions tailored to your organization.
- 📍 Training Across Pakistan: Offices in Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and training available nationwide.
- 🏢 Corporate Packages: Special discounts and scheduling for corporate clients and NGOs.
At Burraq Consulting, we believe safety is more than compliance—it’s a mindset. Our safety training programs are:
✅ Delivered by experienced health & safety professionals
✅ Aligned with local and international best practices
✅ Customizable to your company’s operations and risks
✅ Affordable and highly engaging
✅ Trusted by companies across Pakistan for over a decade
Training Options
- 📍 Available Nationwide – Lahore | Karachi | Islamabad | Faisalabad | Multan
- 🖥️ Virtual Classrooms – For remote teams or home learners
- 🏭 Customized On-Site Sessions – Based on your equipment & procedures
- 💼 Corporate Packages Available – For 10+ participants
FAQs
Yes! In fact, we highly recommend all educational institutions provide this awareness to their faculty.
This course explains CPR steps and shows video demonstrations but does not include practical certification. For hands-on CPR, enrol in our CPR Certification course.
Not. This course is designed for the public with no prior medical knowledge required.
Yes, you’ll learn the steps to use an AED effectively in an emergency through theoretical instruction.
Yes, we offer on-site training for organizations across Pakistan with flexible group packages.