First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

Course Summary

Summary: This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety regulations. It is ideal if you are going to be a nominated First Aider in the workplace or if you want the most comprehensive introduction to first aid.

There is a practical assesment at the end of the final day, which, when passed will earn you a certificate recognised by the Health & Safety Executive. This certificate is valid for 3 years.

Duration: 4 days

Group: Certified Training

Contents

Suitable for: The nominated first aider within a work place

Duration: 4 days (Public courses -1 day a week over 4 consecutive weeks)

Objectives: This course meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety regulations. It's ideal for you if you are going to be a nominated First Aider in the workplace - or if you want the most comprehensive introduction to First Aid. For groups of 8 or more delegates, cost effective private training sessions can be arranged

Outline:

• Managing incidents
• Resuscitation
• Treatment of shock
• Heart attack
• Dressings
• Burns and scalds
• Eye irrigation
• Miscellaneous injuries
• Priorities of First Aid
• Communication
• Delegation in emergencies
• Control of bleeding
• Unconsciousness
• Fractures
• First Aid boxes
• Illness recognition
• Poisoning
• Record keeping
• Examination

The course is tested both through a multiple-choice examination and practical assessment. Your HSE approved certificate is valid for three years.

Prerequisites

None

Suggested Next Steps

None

Scheduled Dates and Fees

Start Dates Fee Notes

Wednesday 03 June 2009
Wednesday 10 June 2009
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Wednesday 24 June 2009 £285 (ex VAT) This is a four day course

Wednesday 14 October 2009
Wednesday 21 October 2009
Wednesday 28 October 2009 £285 (ex VAT) This is a three day course (change in regulations)