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Refresher 2 day First Aid at Work
Course
In Warrington ()
Description
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Type
Course
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Duration
2 Days
To requalify as a First Aid at Work award holder (The gold standard for first aid in the workplace)f. Suitable for: Delegates who hold a existing certificate which is coming up for renewal. NOTE: EXISTING CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRODUCED ON THE COURSE - ANY PROBLEMS CONTACT R.T.A. FOR ADVICE.
About this course
Practical ability to achieve award, there is a practical and oral assessment on day 2.
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (1)
Mark O'Dell
HSE / BCU / RYA First Aid Trainer and Assesor
Teaching first aid since 1996. Lots of experience also active in Leisure Industry Pool Lifeguard trainer. Level 3 Canoe Coach. Some offshore & dinghy sailing experience. Intermediate power boater
Course programme
First Aid at Work Course Includes
(List is not Exhaustive):
First Aid:
- The Aims of First Aid
- Priorities of Treatment
Resuscitation:
- Emergency Action Plan
- Chain of Survival
- Adult/Child/Baby CPR
Unconsciousness:
- Levels of Response
- Primary and Secondary Survey
- Recovery Position
- Head Injuries
- Stroke
Airway and Breathing Problems:
- The Respiratory System
- Adult / Child / Baby Choking
- Asthma and Croup
- Hyperventilation
- Drowning
- Chest Injuries
Circulation Problems:
- The Circulatory System
- Angina and Heart Attacks
- Types of Shock and Treatment
- Fainting and Crush Injuries
Wounds and Bleeding:
- Hygiene
- Types of Wound
- Blood Loss and Treatments of Bleeding
- Eye Injuries
- Amputation
Burns and Scalds:
- Causes of Burns and Treatment
- Estimating Burn Severity
Injuries to Bone, Muscle and Joints:
- Causes of Injury
- Types of Fracture
- Dislocations
- Identifying and Treating of Sprains / Strains
- Fractures Signs / Symptoms / Treatment
- Spinal Injuries
Effects of Heat and Cold:
- Body Temperature
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
Other Serious Conditions:
- Diabetes
- Poisoning
- Epilepsy / Seizures
Health and Safety:
- Manual Handling
- Employers Responsibilities
- First Aid Kits
- Number of First Aiders
- Reporting of Incidents
- Accident Book
Refresher 2 day First Aid at Work