First Aid at Work Course - 3 Day
Course
In Bournemouth
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Bournemouth
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Class hours
18h
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Duration
3 Days
Delegates will be able to: Act safely, promptly and effectively during emergencies at work. Use first aid equipment. Understand employer duties and legislation. Be aware of current first aid protocols. Maintain first aid records. Suitable for medium/ high risk organisations or for those with a large number of employees. For those staff who must obtain a First Aid At Work certificate and become designated First Aiders in their workplace.
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About this course
Workplace First Aid at Work Qualification
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Subjects
- First Aid
- Accredited
- Training First Aid
- First aid at work
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- CPR First Aid
- First aid training
- Appointed first aider
- Workplace first aid
Teachers and trainers (1)
Ray VENNER
Instructor
Course programme
This is an HSE approved course, usually run over 3 days/18 hours to qualify you as the First Aider in the workplace.
What you will learn?
This course covers all aspects of First Aid and meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The aim of the course is to equip delegates with the essential knowledge and practical experience to enable them to carry out first aid in the workplace. Delegates learn vital skills by participating in unique practical exercises.
Course Content:
- The duties of the first aider.
- Health and safety administration.
- Handling an incident and developing an action plan.
- Initial assessment of the casualty.
- Recognition and treatment of illness.
- Disorders of the breathing and respiratory system.
- Wounds and bleeding and the circulatory system.
- Dressings and bandages.
- Head injuries and the causes of unconsciousness.
- Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Respiration and asphyxia.
- Burns and scalds.
- Eye injuries and conditions.
- Heat and cold on the body.
- Muscle, joint and bone injuries.
- Spinal injuries.
- Electric shock.
- Poisoning.
- Casualties overcome by gas or fumes.
- Transportation of casualties.
- Client specific subjects including diabetes, epilepsy, etc.
Assessment
The course is assessed via a practical exam.
Costs are per delegate and include a personal reference manual, assessment & certification fees.
Additional information
Students per class: 12
First Aid at Work Course - 3 Day