First Aid at Work (Full Certificate)

This course covers all aspects of First Aid and meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The regulations require that "an employer shall provide, or ensure there is provided, such numbers of suitable persons as is adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for rendering first aid to his employees if they become ill or injured at work".

Participants will be able to recognise and treat conditions that they come across in the workplace.

Course Content

• Health and safety administration and the duties of the first aider.
• The goal of the first aiders
• Handling an incident and developing an action plan.
• Initial assessment and carrying out a search
• Disorders of the breathing and respiratory system.
• Wounds and bleeding and the circulatory system. Emergency life support.
• Dressings and bandages.
• Head injuries and the causes of unconsciousness.
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Burns and scolds.
• Eye injuries and conditions
• Heat and cold on the body.
• Muscle, joint and bone injuries.

Certificate

An HSE accredited certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully complete the course assessment which is valid for 3 years.

Duration

Three days including assessment.

In-House Courses at your Premises

This course may be delivered at your premises for groups up to 12 delegates.

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