First Aid at Work
Course
In Newton Aycliffe
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Newton aycliffe
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Duration
4 Days
To provide the principles, priorities and regulations of First Aid in the workplace. Suitable for: This qualification enables the First Aider to carry out effective first aid techniques and basic life support skills with regard to the hazards encountered within their working environment. This course is aimed at designated personnel who need the skills and knowledge to administer first aid in the workplace.
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Advanced Target Audience: This qualification enables the First Aider to carry out effective first aid techniques and basic life support skills with regard to the hazards encountered within their working environment. This course is aimed at designated personnel who need the skills and knowledge to administer first aid in the workplace.
Experience Required: None
Course Duration: 4 days.
Course Aims: To provide the principles, priorities and regulations of First Aid in the workplace.
Course Content:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Management of the unconscious causality.
- Treatment of shock and control of bleeding.
- Treatment of an injury to bones muscles, joints and eyes.
- Treatment of burns and scalds.
- Poisoned or exposure to a harmful substance, gases or fumes.
- Recognition of minor illness.
- Recognition of major illness.
- Management of casualty transportation as required by workplace circumstances.
- Use of First Aid equipment, including the contents of a First Aid box.
- Understand the duties of employers and the legal framework.
- Maintenance of simple records on the treatment or management of emergencies.
- Recognition of the importance of personal hygiene in First Aid procedures.
First Aid at Work