First Aid at Work - 2 Day Refresher Course

Introduction:

It is a requirement of Health & Safety law that employers should ensure the health and safety and welfare of their employees and the public. Employers must also provide adequate personnel, training and equipment to render first aid to their employees.

The First Aid at Work qualification is valid for a period of three years at which point a re qualification course must be taken.

Course Overview:

The First Aid at Work Syllabus Includes:

- First Aid Priorities
- Managing Incidents
- Basic Life Support
- Examination of a Casualty
- Unconsciousness
- Control of Bleeding
- Fractures
- Burns and Scalds
- Common Illnesses
- Heart Attacks
- Eye Injuries
- Dressings
- Recording and Reporting
- Regulations
- First Aid Kits

Who Should Attend:

Persons who are deemed suitable and are intended to fulfil the role of an ‘appointed person’. Participants are advised to dress appropriately as they will be required to work at floor level for practical sessions.

Duration:

2 Days

Pre-requisites:

Please note that candidates attending this course must be in possession of a valid First Aid at Work certificate.