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First Aid Course

First Aid at Work Initial (HSE Approved)

First Aid trained personnel at the workplace is a requirement of Health & Safety law. First Aid personnel can act to prevent situations becoming worse and can reduce potential sick leave through prompt emergency action. They will be able to use provided First Aid equipment with confidence.

This course is for:
Nominated personnel to become First Aid personnel in the Workplace to comply with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Course Syllabus

DAY1
The principles & priorities of First Aid
Assessment of a casualty
Recovery position
Artificial Ventilations, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Respiration difficulties (Asthma, Electric Shock, Choking)
Recognising & Treating Causes of unconsciousness, Heart Attack, Stroke & Fainting.

DAY 2
The circulatory system (Heart & Blood)
How to deal with blood loss
The use of Dressings and Bandages
Control of bleeding, minor, major & Internal bleeding
Recognising and Treating medical Shock, Epileptic Seizures & Diabetic Emergencies.

DAY 3
Recognition & treatment of upper & lower body injuries (fractures, sprains, strains & dislocations)
Duties of a first Aider
HSE Regulations & contents of workplace first aid kit
Recognition & Treatment of Burns, Scalds & Poisoning
Eye injuries. How to examine & irrigate an eye

DAY 4
How to cope in an Emergency
How to deal with a major workplace incident
Transportation of a casualty
Revision of underpinning knowledge & practical skills
FINAL PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

Objectives:
On successful completion of the course, each student will be able to demonstrate that they are able to:

  • act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work
  • use first aid equipment, including the contents of a first aid box
  • understand the duties of employers and the legal framework
  • maintain simple factual records on what they have done with regard to any treatment or management of an emergency
  • recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures.

They will also be able to apply first aid with a casualty who:

  • requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • is unconscious;
  • is bleeding or wounded
  • is suffering from shock
  • is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
  • has been burned or scalded;
  • has an eye injury;
  • has been overcome by gas or fumes; or may have been poisoned or exposed to a harmful substance.

Certification
A 3 year Certificate of Competence (Health & Safety Approved) will be awarded on successful completion of the course and assessment.


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