HSE First Aid at Work

Introduction
This course will enable candidates to have the knowledge and confidence to deal with a First Aid emergency.
Completion of this course will ensure that delegates are legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (First Aid ) Regulations 1981.

Course Content

• Incident Management & Emergency scene appraisal
• Examination & Assessment of a Casualty
• Recovery position
• Pulses, Heart Attack and Angina
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR - Theory & Practice
• Control of bleeding & shock
• The Heart & Circulation
• Choking management
• Wounds & clotting
• Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
• Bites & stings â€" Anaphylactic shock
• Unconsciousness â€" major causes
• Lifting & Handling Techniques
• Spinal injuries
• Burns and electrical injuries
• First Aid and the Law

Suitability

All employers in the UK have a legal obligation to make First Aid provision for their employees. This course is ideal for those who are going to be a nominated First Aider in the workplace or want the most comprehensive introduction to First Aid.
This course outline can be adapted to meet the needs of an organisation, department or team. Details and prices are available on request.

Assessment

By practical skills test.
Upon successful completion of which candidates will receive the First Aid at Work Certificate which will be valid for 3 years from the certificated date, approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

Duration

4 Days (9.30 â€" 4.30)
Course notes and / or manuals are provided

Progression