Family First Aid Workshop @ Haverfordwest Leisure Centre

Course Overview:

This interactive and practical Family First Aid Workshop is specially designed for parents, care givers and children to learn essential lifesaving skills together. 

Focused on Basic Life Support (BLS), emergency response, and casualty management, this course empowers families to act confidently and effectively in emergencies—at home, school, or in the community.

Who is it for?

• Parents, guardians, and caregivers
• Children (ages 6 and up)
• Families who want to learn together in a supportive and engaging environment

What you will learn:

How to Get Help

• When and how to call emergency services
• What information to give to emergency responders
• Staying calm and reassuring others in high-pressure situations

Priorities of Casualty Management

• Danger: Checking the scene is safe
• Response: Assessing the casualty’s consciousness
• Airway: Ensuring an open airway
• Breathing: Checking for normal breathing
• Circulation: Managing bleeding and signs of shock

•  Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
• Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recovery position and breathing checks

General Casualty Management

• Managing wounds, bleeding, burns, and broken bones
• Helping someone who is choking
• Treating minor injuries with confidence
• Comforting and supporting an injured person while waiting for help

Why Choose This Workshop?

• Family-friendly: A relaxed environment where kids and adults learn together
• Hands-on practice: Realistic scenarios and use of training mannequins
• Confidence-building: Learn what to do, step-by-step, without fear or confusion

By the end of this workshop, both parents, care givers and children will walk away with a solid foundation in first aid knowledge and the confidence to step up when someone needs help. 

Whether it’s a scraped knee or a life-threatening emergency, your family will be ready