First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate
Course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
3 Days
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this 3-day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. Suitable for: All
About this course
No previous qualifcations are neccessary. Training courses are provided for up to 12 delegates.
Reviews
Teachers and trainers (3)
Brian McDonald
Lead TMVA Tutor, PiC National Training Centre
Carl Norton
Health and Safety Manager & NTC Tutor
David McManus
Lead Tutor, PiC National Training Centre
Course programme
Course Overview:
The First Aid at Work course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. This course will give delegates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies and should be attended by nominated workplace First Aiders or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to First Aid.
Course Content:
- Accidents and illnesses
- Using a first aid kit
- Simple record keeping
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Heart attacks
- Resuscitation
- Shock
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Fractures
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Severe allergic reaction
- Eye injuries
- Low blood sugar
- Fainting
First Aid at Work (FAW) Certificate