For higher risk or larger workplaces/organisations such as engineering, factories, restaurants, warehousing, construction or for those who use chemicals. This is also the appropriate course for larger low risk workplaces or workplaces who have employees with medical conditions.

No previous experience required
HSE Compliant Certificate valid for 3 years
Taught by experienced trainers
Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
All age groups covered (adults, children & infants)

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

Duration
FAW Initial - 18 hours (2 days face to face + 6hrs of elearning)
RFAW Requal - 12 hours (2 days face to face, with a valid previous certificate)

Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:

Day 1

Role of the First Aider
Primary Survey
Unresponsive (Breathing) - Recovery Position & Monitoring
Unresponsive (Not-Breathing) - CPR & AED
Bleeding (Catesrophic, Severe & Minor)
Burns
Choking
Seizures
Shock

Day 2

Fractures, dislocations and spinal injuries
Poisoning
Heart attacks
Head injuries
Chest injuries
Asthma
Stroke
Shock
Severe Allergic Reaction
Eye injuries
Sprains and strains
Diabetes

Day 3 (elearning)
For those who are completing the qualification for the first time or do not have a valid existing certificate, will be required to complete elearning, which can be done before the training or within 30 days after the training. Those re-qualifying, need not complete the elearning.

Assessment
Continual assessment is used, combined with a number of observed practical activities and 3 short theoretical assessments, supported by our experienced trainers.

Instructions

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Thank you for booking with Certifi Training, we are looking forward to having you on our course.

You must bring a form of Photo ID to your training. This can be a passport, driving licence, government issued biometric card, rail card, Police Warrant Card or Official Work ID.
Please arrive in good time for your training (we advise 15 mins before the start time). Late learners will not be accepted and will turned away without refund.
Please wear clothing suitable for practical activities (no skirts or high heels).
You must attend the entire course, learners who leave early will not be issued a certificate.
Covid-19 - due to this being a healthcare course, you are prohibited from attending if you have contracted Covid-19.
Practical Elements - in order to pass the course, you will be required to kneel down on the floor (primary survey), be rolled onto your side (recovery position) and perform 2 mins of rescue breaths and chest compressions (CPR). This will all have to be completed unaided.
Cancellation and Postponement - our policy is found here (https://bookwhen.com/certifitraining/page/refund_policy)
Injuries & Medical Conditions - if you have an injury or medical condition which would prevent you from performing practical activities, this may prevent us from being able to issue you with a qualification, please contact us if concerned.
Allergies & Sensitivities - if you have an allergy or sesitivity towards hand santizers or cleaning products, please let your trainer know. Our equipment is latex free.
Pregnancy - Please alert your trainer if you are or maybe pregnant. It will not stop you from being able to participate in the course, however your trainer will make a couple of adaptions during recovery position and choking activities.
Reading & Writing - you must be able to read and write in English, however this can be supported by your trainer if you have a learning need (such as dyslexia) or English is your 2nd language.
Certificates - certificates will be issued to the person who booked your course if you pass the course criteria. Certificates are in PDF format and will be issued within 2 weeks of the course.

Elearning
Certain Courses will be required to complete elearning, which can be done 30 days before or after the training, however it is beneficial if... [Read more]

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