Blended
In-depth What can you expect?
The blended training consists of 1 day of theory via e-learning and 1 day of classroom-based practice.
You learn the theory on the online learning platform however you like: via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone. The licence is valid for one year. So if you want, you can repeat the theory. A certificate of successful completion of the theory is required to participate in the practical session.
For maximum interaction, the classroom practice session is conducted in groups of no more than 15 people.
You will be continuously evaluated and after the training you will receive the official certificate, recognised by the Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue (FPS WASO).
Catering is included.
Our locations
With around thirty training locations, Mensura guarantees a regional presence throughout the country. Here you will find an overview of the places where our classical courses take place.
How is the programme structured?
E-learning: the theory of assistance
1. Introduction
4 steps in first aid
- Health and safety
- Approaching a victim
- Alerting the emergency services, 112.
- Providing first aid.
The comfort of the victim
- Supporting a victim.
- Protecting a victim in heat and cold.
- Reassuring a victim / psychological support.
- Emotional reactions
The safety of the first aider
- Acting correctly in a traffic accident:
- Behaviour when approaching an accident
- Use of safety equipment in a vehicle
- Acting correctly in the event of an electricity accident.
- Acting correctly in the event of a fire.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS)
Approaching a victim
- Consciousness control
- Respiratory control
Chain of survival
Chest compressions: using the correct technique
Breathing
- Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
- Use of a pocket master
Use of an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator): types of AEDs
Technique for tilting a victim
Resuscitation of pregnant victims
Recovery position
3. Loss of consciousness
Checking consciousness
- Shake the shoulders.
- Shout loudly.
Opening the airway and controlling breathing
- Tilting the head and chin lift.
- Recognising normal or abnormal breathing.
Skills
- Recovery position
- Turning from the prone to the supine position
4. Burns and skin wounds
Types of burn
Recognising a burn
Treating a burn: cooling with water
Extinguishing burning clothing: use of a fire blanket
Covering the burn
Recognising
- Skin wounds
- Abrasions
- Incisions
- Bites
- Blisters
- Splinters
- Wounds with a foreign object
Use of a quick bandage
Applying sutures to cuts
Bandaging a skin wound with a foreign object
5. (Nasal) bleeding
Type of bleeding
Recognising shock
Applying a (wound) pressure bandage
Recognising a nosebleed
Treatment of nosebleed: pressing on nose 2 x 5'
6. Choking
Recognising and treating mild and severe choking
- Thumping the back
- Abdominal thrusts
Taking action in the event of loss of consciousness
- Recovery position
7. Neck and spine injuries and mild traumatic brain injuries (concussion)
Recognising and treating a neck and spine injury: stabilising the neck and head.
Occurrence, recognition and treatment of a brain injury
Checking vital functions
Neck and head stabilisation
8. Poisoning
Recognising poisoning
Treating poisoning
- Health and safety
- Rinsing mouth in case of poison in the mouth
Particular danger for children
Chemical injuries
Treating chemical injuries
Recognising and treating CO poisoning
9. Chest pain and stroke
Recognising and treating chest pain: reassuring a victim
Recognising a stroke: FAST test
10. Medical emergencies
Recognising and treating
- Fainting
- Shortness of breath
- Hyperventilation: breathing into the hands and into a bag
- Diabetes: administering fast and slow sugars
Controlling a fall in the event of impending fainting: Rautek manoeuvre
Recognising and treating
- Epilepsy: approaching the victim
- Convulsions: wet flannel on the victim's forehead
Recognising injuries
- Bone fracture
- Dislocation
- Sprain
- Bruising
Treating injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Support with a blanket, coats...
- The victim supporting an injury.
- Covering an open bone fracture.
- Applying a support bandage.
Recognising and treating mild and severe hypothermia: use of an insulation blanket
Recognising and treating heat rashes: using a cold pack
Recognising heat cramp
Recognising and treating sunburn:
- Cool the skin with wet cloths.
- Aqueous after-sun gel
Recognising and treating heat exhaustion: using an insulation blanket
Recognising and treating heat stroke:
- Use of cold packs
- Cooling down in a cold bath.
12. Amputated body part
Recognising and treating amputation
- Applying pressure to the wound.
- Covering with bandages.
- Treatment of a severed body part.
13. Eye injuries
Recognising and treating an eye injury
- Opening eye with 2 fingers.
- Removing dirt from an eye.
Specific injuries requiring a medical opinion
14. Injuries caused by contact with animals and plants
Recognising and treating
- Signs
- Insect sting
- Processionary caterpillar
- Marine animals
- Stinging nettle
- Hogweed
Treating an allergic reaction
Certificate of passing first aid theory
After passing your theory certificate, you can participate in the classroom practice session with the expert(s).
Assistance in practice
Life-saving action
Application of Basic Life Support (BLS):
4 steps in first aid:
- Health and safety
- Approaching a victim
- Alerting the emergency services, 112
- Providing first aid
Resuscitation and AED
Recovery position
Asphyxiation
Bandaging techniques
Applying the different bandaging techniques
Scenario training
During the scenario training, we use make-up to simulate wounds on some of the participants. You voluntarily choose to participate and are given a short and clear instruction of what is expected of you. The expert(s) monitors the process and make adjustments where necessary.
First aid certificate
At the end of this training, you will receive the official first aid certificate, recognised by the Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue (FPS WASO).
