First Aid at Word (3-day)

Description

Who should attend?

To be able to provide First Aid in the workplace, as identified by the workplace risk assessment, and to a standard recognised by the HSE.

This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training.

What you will learn

The content of the course will cover how to deal with thefollowing:

• The role of the first aider
• Head injuries
• Managing an emergency
• Health and safety (first aid) regulations
• Communication and casualty care
• Low blood sugar
• Asthma
• Poisoning
• Bleeding (minor and severe)
• Resuscitation (adult CPR)
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Seizures (adult)
• Burns and scalds
• Severe allergic reaction
• Chest pains (including heart attack)
• Shock
• Choking (adult)
• Spinal injuries
• Eye injuries
• Stroke
• Fainting
• Unresponsive casualty
• Defibrillator prompts and how to respond
• Defibrillator pad placement

Certification

Successful candidates receive an accredited qualification, valid for three years.