(Three Day Course 18 hour contact time)
A Health & Safety Compliant Course that complies with the Health & Safety Regulations 1981 (updated) and the Approved Code of Practice.
L74 Guidelines for the qualifications of workplace First Aiders.
Who Should Attend?
Where an employer has carried out a risk assessment and identified a need for fully qualified First Aider, a person(s) should be nominated for training.
The person nominated should:
- Possess an aptitude to absorb new knowledge and skills.
- Have duties that do not prevent them going immediately to an emergency.
- Anyone wanting to gain a nationally recognised qualification in First Aid.
- People who want to improve knowledge of First Aid (personal or work requirements).
What are the Benefits of the Course?
- Improves the ability of staff / personnel to respond safely to an emergency situation.
- Meets the requirements of Health & Safety.
- Decrease the risk of Litigation.
- Increases individuals skills and confidence.
- Opportunity to network and share good practices.
- Opportunity for staff to continue professional development.
What will you learn?
The course will give candidates the knowledge and confidence to deal with a First Aid in the work place (or home). Candidates will gain practical skills in dealing with First Aid (resuscitation and bandaging). The required skills and knowledge to be a First Aider in the work place.
Course Content
- Principles & Priorities of First Aid, First Aid Kits, Accident Forms.
- Safe Assessment of a situation
- Basic Life Support Management
- Management of an unconscious casualty
Assessment and treatment of:
- Bleeding
- Shock
- Choking
- Burns and Scalds
- Heart Attacks
- Heat Stroke
- Poisoning
- Diabetes
- Crush Injuries
- Disorders of the Airway
- Epilepsy
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Stroke
- Hypothermia
- Asthma
- Eye Injuries
- Anaphylaxis
Any site specific needs for First Aid Requirements will be discussed.
Certification
Upon completion of the Three day course and successfully completing final assessment successful candidates receive a HSE–Compliant certificate to allow them to practise for three years with a recommendation from Health and Safety to complete a three Hour update each year for two years, after which a Two day re-qualification course becomes necessary. (Level 3)