First Aid at Work
This Health and Safety Executive approved four day-course complies with HSE (First Aid) Regulations of 1981. First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.
WHO NEEDS THIS QUALIFICATION?
Any employee required to act as a First Aider in the workplace under the 1981 (First Aid) regulations.
Subjects Covered
DAY 1
· What is First Aid?
· First Aid in the Workplace
· Responsibilities of the First Aider
· Action in an Emergency
· Primary Assessment
· Secondary Assessment
· Breathing and Circulation
· Principles of Resuscitation
· Disorders of Respiration
· Airway Obstruction
DAY 2
· Disorders of Circulation
· Disorders of Consciousness
· Wounds and Bleeding
· Incident Management
· CPR and EAV – Child and Baby
· DAY 3
· Burns and Scalds
· Bones, Joint and Muscle Injuries
· Poisoning
· Incident Management
· Foreign Objects
· Effects of Heat and Cold
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DAY 4
· Casualty Management
· Resuscitation Procedures
· Incident Management
Outcomes
On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive an HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate. This is valid for a further 3 years. All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: Four day programme
Assessment: Candidates are assessed on day 4 on their ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios. Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.
Maximum Delegates: 12
HSE Accredited Course: Yes
Prerequisite: A suitable aptitude for acting calmly, promptly and effectively under diverse conditions.