FIRST AID AT WORK CERTIFICATE

This course is designed to meet the HSE regulations for those acting as the nominated First Aider at work.

The course is classroom based with practical training using the most up to date equipment and presentation materials. Attendees are encouraged to use role play as a learning tool and questions are positively encouraged.

Training will also cover Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and an introduction to the practical use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, there is a legal requirement for all businesses to have in place at least, one First Aider per 100 employees, depending on the classification of business and risk assessments and factors.

All Resuscitation Council and Health & Safety Executive recommendations and regulations will be continually updated and included in all sessions, ensuring your employees receive the most accurate and up to date teaching.

We can also come to you and train your employees in your workplace. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

CPD Certified – 18.0 hours

Price – £150 per candidate for the 3 day course.

Course Curriculum

Initial Care
First Aid at Work Regulations and Rules
Accident Reporting
Activating Emergency Medical Services
Fears of First Aid
Barriers – gloves and face barriers
Initial Assessment and airway management
Unconscious Breathing and Recovery Position
Cardiac Problems
The Heart
Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attacks and CPR
One Rescuer CPR
Compressions only CPR
CPR Handover to a Second Rescuer
Introduction to AED’s
Other Primary Care First Aid Problems
Adult Choking, Conscious and Unconscious
Serious Bleeding Management and Wounds
Shock Management and types of Shock
Spinal Injury Management
Specific Injury Management
Injury Assessment
Breaks, Fractures and Splinting
Strains and Sprains
Types of Wounds and Practice Bandaging different Injuries
Embedded Objects
Burns and Scalds
Head Injuries
Poisoning
Temperature Injuries – Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion and Hypothermia
Eye Injuries
Bites and Stings
Crush Injuries
Chest Injuries
Electrical Injuries
Illness Management
Illness Assessment
The Respiratory System and Hypoxia
Diabetes
Anaphylactic Shock
Heart Attack
Angina
Stroke
Asthma and Respiratory Problems
Hyperventilating