First Aid at Work

3 days first aid course for companies/ individuals who need the full first aid qualification click here for more information

WHO WOULD BENEFIT?

Those required under the Health and Safety at Work (First Aid) Act 1981 to be a qualified First Aider at work.

WHAT THE COURSE CONTAINS

• Communication and giving out responsibilities in an emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

• Recognition and treatment of shock.

• Management of the unconscious casualty.

• Identifying wounds and control of bleeding.

• Recognition and management of injuries to bones, muscles and joints.

• Management of burns and scalds.

• Recognition of illness.

• Treatment of minor injuries.

• Treatment of eye injuries.

• Treatment for poisons.

• Transport of casualty.

• Personal hygiene in treating wounds.

• Contents of a First Aid box and it’s use

• Purchasing First Aid supplies.

• Simple record keeping and personal hygiene in treating wounds HIV and Hepatitis B.

DURATION
Three days (09.00 – 17.00 each day) which includes examinations.
(times include one hour lunch break)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This course is run within strict guidelines laid down by Health and Safety Executives, and the candidate will  be examined by two
qualified independent examiners (where there is more than 6 persons on the course, less than 6 one examiner will be used) at the end of the course.

Successful candidates will receive an Health and Safety Executive approved certificate which is valid for three years.

The HSE recommend you update your skills annually.  For more information contact us here

DATES – Knockhatch Adventure Park
– 0900hrs start. For available dates : click here

Cost – £225