First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

Overview

This qualification is ideal for those already working, or preparing to work, within industry who wish to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Subjects covered include Incident Management, Casualty Head to Toe Survey, CPR, Minor Injuries, Major Illnesses, Head and Chest Injuries, Suspected Spinal Injuries, Burns and Scalds and Sudden Poisoning.

Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to :

• Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to:
  i) The importance of preventing cross infection.
  ii) The need for recording incidents and actions.
  iii) Use available equipment.

• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).

• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.

• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).

• Burns and scalds.

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After completing a final assessment successful delegates receive an approved certificate, which is valid for 3 years.

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Duration

This course is 3 days.

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Certification Options

Nuco.

Qualsafe .

In-house Certificate.

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Please note that the maximum number of delegates for this course is between  6-12 depending on the awarding body.