First Aid at Work - 3 Day Full Qualification Course

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Categories: First Aid at Work - Qualified First Aider , First Aid Training Courses

£235 per delegate. This may be less for special offers on specific course dates and in-company training courses

Duration: 3 days

Trainer: L647CT

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Course Overview
Course Dates

Who Will Benefit:

The Health and Safety Regulations 1981 require employers to provide suitable first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel so that immediate assistance can be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The regulations state that in order to provide first-aid, a person isn’t suitable unless they have undergone;

- The right training and qualifications approved by HSE; and
- Any additional training if required

Course Aims:

This HSE recognised 3 day First Aid at Work (FAW) course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give candidates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Course Contents:

- The importance of preventing cross infection
- The need for recording incidents and accidents
- Use of available equipment
- They will be able to assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary
resuscitation
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns, scalds and small splinters)
- Administer first aid to a casualty with:
- Injuries to bones, muscles and joints. Including suspected spinal injuries

Certification:

On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a HSE recognised certificate (valid for 3 years) proving their training and competence in issuing first aid at work.

Pre-requisites:

We would recommend that candidates should be chosen for their ability to stay calm in emergencies, to be physically able to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation for at least 5 minutes and be mentally robust enough to deal with the stresses expected in this role.

- Literacy and language comprehension are important requirements on all courses.
- Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed with the trainer prior to making a booking so we can best accommodate your needs.

Duration:

3 Days

The course either has new dates in data loading, or is only run as a dedicated or In Company course.

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