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

First Aid at Work

Having individuals who are trained to administer first aid gives employers reassurance that, should an emergency occur in the workplace, the correct actions will be taken until professional help arrives.

This four day course has a strong practical element and the candidate can practice basic emergency first aid techniques safely, with guidance and supervision to gain their confidence. This course complies with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for those staff who must obtain a First Aid At Work certificate and become designated First Aiders in their workplace.

Programme: 
- Assessing the casualty 
- CPR 
- Unconsciousness 
- Wounds and Bleeding 
- Injuries to bones, muscles and joints 
- Burns and scalds 
- Eye injuries 
- Shock 
- Poisoning 
- Casualties overcome by gas or fumes 
- Recognition and treatment of illness 
- Transportation of casualties 
- Client specific subjects including diabetes, epilepsy etc. 

By the end of the course participants will be able to: 
- Act safely, promptly and effectively during emergencies at work 
- Use first aid equipment 
- Understand employer duties and legislation 
- Maintain first aid records 
- Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures

Certification:
The course is assessed via a practical exam. If successful the delegate will receive a First Aid At Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Details:
Minimum of 24 hours (normally run over 4 days). This course can be run in-house for up to 12 delegates or individuals can attend our open courses.

This course is run in a HSE registerd training centre.