Online CPD

Module 6 of the medical emergencies CPD topic aims to refresh your understanding of first aid measures that can be taken in an effort to avoid more serious complications such as loss of consciousness and the need for BLS. This module deals with wounds, burns, fractures and shock.

The aims of this module are to understand first aid measures to deal with wounds, burns, fractures and shock.

This CPD module provides you with 2 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD module relates to GDC development outcome C.

This module will help you to:

• Name different types of wounds
• Identify signs and symptoms of severe bleeding, burns or scalds, bone fractures and clinical shock
• Describe actions needed to counter severe bleeding, burns or scalds, bone fractures and clinical shock
• List the stages of dealing with splinters and eye injuries
• Describe the stages involved in accident reporting