The course aims to train employees up to the standard required by the Health and Safety Executive for the Purpose of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Course Duration: 4-Days
Objectives
On completion of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills from the First Aid At Work Manual. These topics include;
- The Aims & Priorities of First Aid
- Burns & Scalds
- Laws & Regulations
- Protection From Infection
- Infectious Diseases
- Recognition of Illness
- Site Survey
- Transport of Casualties
- Basic Life Support
- Poisoning
- Miscellaneous Conditions
- Burns and Scalds
- Casualty Examination
- Head Injuries
- Chain of Survival
- Concussion
- Communication & Delegation
- Compression
- Stroke
- Legal framework
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Record Keeping
- Bone, Joint and Muscle injuries
- Drowning
- Shock
- Electric Shock
- Unconscious Casualties
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Smoke, Gas and Chemicals
- Angina
- Recovery Position
- Epilepsy
- Heart Attack
- Crush Injuries
- Diabetes
- Effects of Heat and Cold
- Spinal Injuries
- Control of Bleeding
Important Information
Please ensure all delegates are free of any condition that will prohibit them from participating fully during the practical aspects of the course.
On completion of this course, candidates will be assessed in Practical and Theory aspects of First Aid to the Health and Safety Executive Approved standard. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the award of a ‘First Aid At Work’ certificate approved by the Health & Safety executive. This certificate will be valid for three years and should be renewed by attending a two-day Refresher course before the expiry date of the certificate. Certificates are issued approximately 2 - 4 weeks after the completion date of this course.
Please note: courses booked on weekends, which commence on the following Monday morning can not be processed due to office working hours. Courses booked after 5:30pm on an evening prior to the commencement date of the course can not be processed due to working hours.
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