Part time HSE First Aid at Work (Refresher)

HSE First Aid at Work (Refresher)
Start/End Date

Day

Course Code

Start Time

End Time

Location

Fee

Benefit A

Benefit B


15/02/09 -

11/08/09

TBC

C346/M081

TBC

TBC

Off Site

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

16/11/09 -

17/11/09

TBC

C346/M111

TBC

TBC

Off Site

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

15/02/10 -

16/02/10

TBC

C346/M021

TBC

TBC

Off Site

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

19/04/10 -

20/04/10

TBC

C346/M041

TBC

TBC

Off Site

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

19/07/10 -

20/07/10

TBC

C346/M071

TBC

TBC

Off site

£50.00

£50.00

£50.00

Course description
This course is designed to encourage students to develop competence in a wide range of first aid skills which could be used in the workplace.

Course Structure
This course is issued in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations, 1981. This Certificate is recognised in a workplace, and the certificate gained lasts for 3 years.

The course is run either at the Hub or the High Melton site of Doncaster College. It is a course that is run on 'demand' so therefore this is a flexible course, and can be started at any time throughout the academic year. The hours are fairly flexible and they area total of 24 hours for all the courses:

• 4 full days per week OR:
• 2 days per week for 2 weeks OR:
• 1 day per week for 4 weeks

Students will be encouraged to work in an investigative manner to help build their confidence to respond appropriately in a variety of situations.

There will be opportunities for students to practice the application of first aid techniques in a classroom situation. They are given underpinning knowledge in an exam to ensure competence and ensure FAW is kept up to date

Topics covered will include:

• Principles and practice of first aid
• Duties of a first aider
• Resuscitation
• Care of unconscious casualty
• Unconsciousness - FISHSHAPED
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds
• Fractures
• Minor illness

Course Entry requirements
All learners will need to complete an application and interview prior to enrolling.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Career Prospects

• This First Aid qualification can enhance job prospects. A first aid certificate may be required for some job roles such as care worker.
• If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.