First Aid At Work Refresher

First Aid At Work Refresher Course

This course complies with the HSE 1981 First Aid at Work legislation for a First Aider in the workplace. Each course is adjusted to suit the needs of the students. The first aid course lasts for 2 days from 9.30am to 4.30pm. A short oral test will take place during the last session of the course. A certificate which is valid for 3 years is awarded to all successful students. Included FREE OF CHARGE is a comprehensive First Aid Manual as well as course notes. Also free of charge is our unique reminder service. We will make valiant attempts to contact you before your certificate expires giving details of courses which you could attend to refresh your certificate.

The following list gives details of subjects covered in our First Aid at Work courses:

Maintaining the Airway

• Priorities of first aid
• recovery position

Asphyxia

• Causes and treatment of choking

Breathing and Circulation
Resuscitation and Cardiac Compression

• Demonstration and class practical

First Aid Box

• HSE Regulations
• Accident records and reporting
• Preventing cross infection

Wounds and Bleeding

• Implications of shock
• Internal bleeding
• Control of bleeding by direct pressure and indirect pressure

Brain and Nervous System

• Causes of unconsciousness

Major Illnesses

• Including HEART ATTACK, fits, STROKES and diabetes

The Skeleton

• Identification and treatment of fractures, sprains and dislocations

Burns and Scalds

• Treatment of injuries due to heat, steam and corrosive substances
• Eye irrigation