FIRST AID AT WORK (3 DAY)

What you will learn

The content of the course will cover how to deal with the following:

• The role of the first aider
• Managing an emergency
• Communication and casualty care
• Asthma
• Bleeding (minor and severe)
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Chest pains (including heart attack)
• Choking (adult)
• Eye injuries
• Fainting
• Defibrillator prompts and how to respond
• Head injuries
• Health and safety (first aid) regulations
• Low blood sugar
• Poisoning
• Resuscitation (adult CPR)
• Seizures (adult)
• Severe allergic reaction
• Shock
• Spinal injuries
• Stroke
• Unresponsive casualty
• Defibrillator pad placement

Assessment

Previously, students who attended our first aid courses were required to pass a final practical assessment. This has been replaced with continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.

Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2). So whilst we are often able to provide support to people who for example do not have English as a first language, our ability to do so is limited by the time available and the number of people who require assistance, although we may be able to make special arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact us if you need any guidance.