Who is it for?

The First Aid at Work course is designed to train someone to the standard to allow them to be an appointed First Aider within a work setting. They will have in-depth knowledge of first aid treatment for a range of injuries and illnesses and this will help organisations meet their legal obligation to provide a safe work environment and can, as such, help ensure your business is legally compliant. It focuses on treating adults and follows the guidance of the European Resuscitation Council and the health and safety executive in the UK as meets HSE requirements for an appointed First Aider at Work. .

This course can be customised to focus on the key risks in your work type and location.

What will be covered:

The focus of this course is providing support to someone afflicted with a condition that is immediately life threatening:

• First Aider Safety
• Primary Survey
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• The Recovery Position
• Dealing with Wounds and Bleeding
• A Choking Casualty
• Seizures.
• Shock.
• The Respiratory System
• Cardiac conditions and chest injuries
• Issues with the Skeletal system including necks and spinal injuries
• Head injuries
• Stroke, Anaphylaxis, Asthma and Diabetes
• Burns and Electrical injuries
• Poisoning
• Drowning
• First Aid Equipment and record keeping.