Introduction
When a company employs a significant number of people then there is a requirement for them to have a suitably qualified first aider available to their workforce at all times. Such a person must have attended a HSE recognised First Aid at Work course.
Similarly a voluntary organisation which has a number of volunteers present at any one time would also be required to provide first aid cover by someone who has attended a First Aid at Work course.
The number of people holding a First Aid at Work qualification increases as the number of staff increases.
In cases where the nature of the work undertaken is considered high risk then the number of staff required to trigger the need for an apporpriately qualified first aider is reduced.
This course is approved by the Health and Safety Executive as a First Aid at Work course.
Candidates
This course is ideally suited for anyone taking responsibility for first aid within their workplace or a part of it.
Content
This course covers the following Primary and Secondary Care Skills …
Primary Care Skills
• Introduction
• ‘Setup’ and Barriers
• Initial Assessment
• Rescue Breathing
• One-Rescuer CPR
• Choking Management
• Control Bleeding
• Shock Management
• Continuing Circle of Care
Secondary Care Skills
• Psychology of Resuscitaion
• Illness Assessment
• Heart Problems
• Stroke
• Allergic Reactions
• Asthma
• Poisoning
• Diabetic Emergencies
• Epileptic Seizures
• Injury Assessment
• Fractures and Dislocations
• Head Injuries
• Chest Injuries
• Neck and Back Injuries
• Lifting and Moving
• Wounds and Bandaging
• Eye Injuries
• Exposure to Cold
• Exposure to Heat
• Burns and Scalds
• Electrical Injuries
• First Aid Kits and Boxes
• Record Keeping – Accident Book
• Health and Safety Regulations
• RIDDOR
• COSHH – Hazardous Substances
Course
The Course is delivered over four full days or equivalent. We have no problems fitting in with existing work shift patterns and are happy to teach the course early morning, late evening or overnight if required!
As with all of our first aid courses, delivery is through the use of an instructor-led training programme with video segments and hands-on practice in groups of three.
The way in which the Course is delivered is varied dependant on the nature of the group and their existing knowledge of first aid. All participants receive a visual workbook and reference manual.
Assessment
Assessment is carried out by the independent assessors at the end of the course. This takes the form of a 10 question multiple choice test and practical performance evaluation.
Successful candidates are awarded a ’successful completion card’ and certificate recognising their participation and achievement on the course. The award is valid for three years.
Accessibility
We do everything we can to ensure that our courses are accessible to all
Course Dates
We are able to deliver this course, often at short notice, to companies, organisations and groups of individuals at any time in any area of the country.
Please Contact Us for further information or to make a booking.
Alternatively we offer ‘open courses’ onto which you can book any number of candidates.
Please Contact Us for details of open course dates in your area.
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