Emergency First Aid at Work
Short course
In Caerphilly
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Caerphilly (Wales)
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Class hours
6h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR whilst awaiting an ambulance, or treating a minor injury accordingly.
First aid is the assistance given to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and/or promote recovery. It includes initial intervention in a serious condition prior to professional medical help being available, such as performing CPR whilst awaiting an ambulance, or treating a minor injury accordingly.
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About this course
The aims and objectives of the R4U Ltd EFAW course is to make delegates aware of the key aims of first aid. First aider Objectives are to:
Preserve life
Prevent deterioration
Promote recovery
Everyone who wants to learn the basics of first aid at work.
No requirement necessary. This course is also suitable for people with reading difficulties.
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Subjects
- Health and Safety Law
- Safety Management
- CSCS
Teachers and trainers (1)
Gavin Davies
Trainer
A competent, committed and experienced trainer who has over 10 years of invaluable experience in the educational sector. Trained on various accredited subjects and qualified in PTTLS. Has the ability to use humour and imagination in a class room setting so as to encourage a learning culture amongst students. Easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues, learners and senior managers, currently looking to continue a career as a workshop trainer.
Course programme
PRINCIPLES OF FIRST AID:
PRINCIPLES
The principles of first aid are: a) To prevent further injury to the casualty and to avoid injury to yourself: (e.g., from electricity, flames, collapsing building or any other hazards. b) To assess and treat the casualty in the correct order of priority .c) To place casualties in a comfortable position.d) To immobilize injured limbs.e)To relieve pain and anxiety if possible.f) To arrange evacuation if necessary in the correct priority.
PRIORITY OF TREATMENT
Some injuries are more serious than others and in general they should always be treated in the following order: 1. AIRWAY - Casualties with airway problems. 2. BREATHING - Casualties with difficulty in breathing or whose breathing has stopped
3 CIRCULATION - Casualties with bleeding wounds or are in shock. 4. DISABLITY - Casualties with other injuries, e.g. breaks and burns.
Additional information
Emergency First Aid at Work