First Aid at Work

Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge, skills and training to qualify as a Health & Safety Executive Workplace First Aider.

Objectives:

• State the cause of unconsciousness
• Perform the recovery position on an unconscious casualty
• Perform Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Perform required choking procedures
• Identify safety precautions when assessing for danger
• Select and use various dressings to control bleeding
• State the precautions for dealing with a casualty having a seizure
• State the procedures for dealing with a diabetic casualty
• State the procedures for dealing with a casualty who has a burn / scald
• State the procedures for dealing with a casualty who has a stroke
• State the procedures for dealing with a casualty who has a heart condition
• Select necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)
• State the procedures for dealing with a suspected head injury
• Write an accident report form
• State the procedures for dealing with crush injuries
• Discuss the procedures for reporting accidents under RIDDOR
• State the procedures of dealing with the effects of heat and cold

Course Length:

3 days

Course Syllabus:

Resuscitation, Personal Protective Equipment, Incident Management, Unconsciousness, Choking, Bleeding, Seizures, Burns / Scalds, Heart Conditions, Stroke, Fractures, Dislocations, Safe Moving and Handling, Head Injuries, Paediatric Emergency, Chest Injuries, Crush Injuries, Effects of Heat /Cold, Recording & Reporting Accidents.

Certification:

HSE Approved First Aid at Work Certificate

Course Price:

£185 ex VAT