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

Duration
This HSE approved course totals 24 Hours and must be completed within 13 weeks. This is usually delivered over 4 consecutive days or one day per week over four weeks

Aims & Objectives
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
Assess emergency situations and carry out appropriate action, including informing emergency services; Carry out artificial ventilation and chest compressions; Place casualty into the recovery position and know to use this position; Clear obstructed airway; Control severe bleeding; Recognise and treat shock; Understand the requirements of a first aid kit and how to report accidents in the workplace; Recognise and treat major illnesses; Deal with burns and
scolds; Recognise and treat fractures; Carry out the duties of a First Aider in a safe and approved manner, with no risk to self or third party.

Course Content
-Assessing the casualty and situation The unconscious casualty
-Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Head injuries
-Choking and asthma Severe bleeding
-The first aid kit and reporting procedures Shock
-Heart attack, seizures and diabetes Burns and scolds
-Fractures

Target Audience
This course is designed for anyone involved in a workplace, whether employer or employee who are required to provide First Aid in accordance with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Pre-Course Preparation
This course involves theoretical and practical elements, therefore delegates will need to dress appropriately for carrying out floor-based tasks such as CPR.

Certification
Delegates who successfully complete this course, including the practical assessments will receive a HSE approved certificate valid for three years.