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Introduction

The First aid at work training course provides the comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work. Giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations.  A three day Health and Safety Executive Approved course to enable delegates to obtain their First Aid at Work certificate.

For candidates to achieve their Health an.d Safety Approved ‘First Aid at Work’ certificate that is valid for 3 years.

  • Principles of First Aid
  • Managing an emergency
  • Recovery Positions
  • Basic Hygiene
  • Treatment of bleeding
  • Fractures/Dislocations
  • Strokes
  • Anaphylactic Shock
  • First Aid kits/Supplies
  • Initial Assessment of incident
  • Resuscitation (adult CPR)
  • Burns and Scalds
  • Eye injuries
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Seizures (adult)
  • Asthma
  • Record Keeping
  • Unconsciousness/levels of response
  • Choking (adult)
  • Shock/Fainting
  • Injury/Illness Assessment
  • Fractures/Dislocations
  • Heart Attacks/Angina
  • Diabetes
  • Poisons, gasses and fumes

This programme uses a mixture of practical sessions and instructions. All delegates will receive an up to date First Aid manual for their personal use.  Due to the nature of the course Ladies are advised to wear trousers.

Participants will be able to:

  • Obtain effective skills in both the practical tasks and theoretical knowledge of first aid
  • Deal competently with injuries and/or illnesses and maintain the care and comfort of the casualty in the initial stages until professional help arrives
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