OVERVIEW

• The course aims to help delegates understand the role of the first aider, including:
• The importance of preventing cross infections
• Recording incidents and actions
• Using available equipment

STUDY TOPICS

• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
• Burns and scalds.

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

• This course is designed for employees who have been assigned as the First Aider for their workplace.

BENEFITS

• All delegates will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate to comply with HSE requirements.
• The certificate will last for three years