FORMS & PROCEDURES:
First Aid at Work
It is a requirement of Health & Safety law that employers should ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees and the public. Employers must also provide adequate personnel, training and equipment to render first aid to their employees.
This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Course details:
The course will be presented in a varied and interesting way and will include:
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The role and responsibility of a first aider
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Assessing and incident
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Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
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Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
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Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
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Managing a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
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Managing a casualty who is in shock
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Managing a casualty with a minor injury
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Administer first aid for a range of conditions
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Managing a casualty for a range of major illnesses
Who should attend?
The award in First Aid at Work is a qualification aimed at those who wish to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Duration and fees:
This course lasts 3 days, and costs £350+ VAT per person.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the delegate will:
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Understand the roles and responsibilities of a first aider
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Understand how to assess an incident
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Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
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Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
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Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
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Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
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Manage a casualty who is in shock
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Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury
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Manage a casualty for a range of conditions
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Manage a casualty for a range of major illnesses
Assessment:
Following the assessment all successful delegates will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate which lasts for a period of 3 years, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualifications.
Delegates will only be registered first aiders once a paper certificate has been issued.
Next Public Courses
There are currently no upcoming courses for this event. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.