First Aid for the Security Industry

This course has been designed to meet the needs of the Security Industry. Once qualified, holders of this qualification can be used as First Aiders in the workplace in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act and also meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid Regulations) 1981.

Course content:

• Acts and regulations
• Record keeping and reporting of accidents
• First aid priorities
• Actions in an emergency
• Managing Incidents
• CPR protocols for adults and children
• Managing unconscious casualties
• Control of bleeding
• Fractures
• Penetrating chest wounds
• Eye injuries
• Head Injuries
• The correct use of dressings

The course is run over four days in a relaxed and open atmosphere and is designed to prepare delegates with the knowledge and skills to deal with incidents that they may come across while carrying out there security duties and contains both theory and practical elements.

On the final day students are required to undertake independent assessments. On completion, delegates are issued with a certificate that is valid for three years.

All training conforms to current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines.