First Aid at Work – HSE Approved Course
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This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Duration
Three days.

Who should attend
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

Aims
To give delegates the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.

Content
• Priorities of treatment
• Scene assessment
• Primary survey
• CPR
• Insight into AED
• Unconscious Casualty
• Secondary Survey
• Respiratory System and Hypoxia
• Choking
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma & hyperventilation
• Drowning
• Collapsed lung and chest injury
• Circulatory system
• Heart problem
• Dealing with bleeding
• Shock
• Bleeding & shock scenarios
• Skeletal system
• Fractures & soft tissue injury
• Head, neck & back injuries
• Burns & electrical injuries
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Seizures
• Extremes of heat and cold
• Poisoning
• Equipment & records.

Assessment &Certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.

This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. However, it is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
 
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Key Details
Duration3 days
 
£225
per delegate
 
 
Bookings Helpline: 01933 233884 (Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 5:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm).