Safari Lodge with swimming pool

First Class, First Response, First Aid

First Aid for Tourism

DOSHs registered, DOSHs approved, First Aid Courses

Why First Aid for Tourism

This course is designed for low-risk workplaces and covers basic first aid skills. Adventure First Aid categorized lodges, hotels, accommodation as specific areas that we define as low-risk workplaces. This course is ideal for lodge managers, reception staff, waiters, pool attendants etc.

Duration and Time:

First Aid for Tourism Businesses course is a 1-day, 6-hour course.

Course Content:

Kenyan Directorate of Occupational Safety & Health Services (DOSHS) registered and approved courses.

  • Incident Assessment – The systematic approach to managing first aid incidents.
  • Airway Management – How to establish a safe open airway. Handling an unconscious casualty using the recovery position. 
  • Breathing Problems – How to administer CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation) including the use of an AED. Chocking and cardiac problems such as Heart Attacks and Angina. 
  • Circulation Problems – Bleeding management and treatment for Shock. Includes proper bandaging techniques.
  • Common Illnesses – Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and Food Allergies.
  • Minor Injuries – Small cuts, splinters, and burns.
  • Up to date – Current information on regulations.
  • Action Plan – How to create an action plan and how to use it.
  • Accident Reporting – How to report an incident at the workplace. 
  • Action Plan – How to create an action plan and how to use it.
  • Scenario Training – Mock situations associated with workplace-related injuries.
  • First Aid Kit Contents – A detailed look at a complete first aid kit and where to find them.