First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

On completion of a minimum of 24 hours training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:

• The ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work.
  
  
• The ability to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively.
  
  
• The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious.
  
  
• The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to casualty who:
  
  
• Is wounded or bleeding.
  
  
• Has been burned or scalded
  
  
• Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints.
  
  
• Is suffering from shock
  
  
• Has an eye injury
  
  
• May be poisoned
  
  
• Has been overcome by gas or fumes
  
  
• The ability to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace.
  
  
• The ability to recognise minor illness and take appropriate action.
  
  
• The ability to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required.
  Students will also be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work, in particular of:
  
  
• The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
  
  
• The legal framework for first aid provision at work
  
  
• The use of first aid equipment provided in the workplace
  Additional Units
  
  As part of the First Aid at Work programmes candidates may undertake the following Additional Units:
  
  
• Complete Spinal Management – Land Based Environment
  
  
• Supplementary Oxygen
  
  
• Manual Suction Units
  
  
• Paediatric Resuscitation