Emergency First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid at Work

Join us for a hands-on event at Canonbury Healthcare where you'll learn essential life-saving skills. This in-person event is perfect for anyone wanting to be prepared for emergencies in the workplace.

This training should be undertaken every 3 years by all Podiatrists and Foot health care practitioners working in private practice as part of their CPD.

Gain the confidence to act swiftly and efficiently in critical situations. Don't miss this opportunity to become a certified first aider at work and make a difference when it matters most. Register now!

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

The course is run over one day and has a minimum taught contact time of 6 hours.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including: -

•Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns

•Assessment of the situation • Anatomy • Choking

•Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Epilepsy

•Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock

Certification

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.

In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students are allowed.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate.

THIS COURSE IS SUPPORTED BY FIRST AID AWARDS, A REGULATED OFQUAL AND SQA ACCREDITATION AWARDING ORGANISATION and complies with the Health and safety(1st aid) regulations.