EMERGENCY FIRST AID

A practical and adaptable programme to establish knowledge of emergency procedures, and the skills to deal with typical injuries and illnesses. Having overall raised employee first aid awareness and skills is a proactive management health & safety statement, and increases employee confidence.

Who is this qualification suitable for?

A popular personnel development and workplace ‘risk reduction’ course, suitable for most staff. This course is beneficial for all workplaces, but particularly for higher risk environments and off-site workers.

This course is also suitable for anyone who would like to achieve the valuable life skill of ‘knowing what to do’. People like to learn First Aid! 

Subjects covered

·                         What is First Aid?

·                         First Aid in the Workplace

·                         Action at an Emergency

·                         Primary Assessment

·                         Secondary Assessment

·                         Breathing and Circulation

·                         Principles of Resuscitation

·                         Airway Obstruction

·                         Disorders of Circulation

·                         Bleeding and Wounds

·                         Breaks

·                         Burns

·                         Injuries and illnesses typical to the client’s working environment.

Outcomes

At the end of the course, each candidate will receive a certificate of satisfactory completion.

COURSE INFORMATION

Duration: 3-4 hour programme (1/2 day)

Assessment:  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

Maximum Delegates: 15 
Prerequisite: A willingness to learn First Aid!

Please note that this course does not replace the workplace statutory First Aid requirement Appointed Person and First Aid at Work qualifications.