First Aid at Work - In House

This HSE approved 3 Day First Aid at Work course meets the HSE requirements for first aiders in the Workplace. Delegates will be taught using a mixture of theory and practical lessons with scenario based training throughout to deal with accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Where approriate, the course content will be tailored to meet individual workplace requirements.

COURSE CONTENT

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

• understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
• understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
• soft tissue injuries
• injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries
• chest injuries
• burns and scalds
• eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye
• sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock.