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Our one day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course covers all the subjects required by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to make this an approved course. However, if you have particular risks in your workplace please let us know in advance of the course so that we can tailor your time with us to include training in those area.  This course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, covering: Adult resuscitation (CPR) Burns and scalds Choking adult Communication and casualty care Defibrillator (AED) prompts and pad placement Minor and severe bleeding Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations) Seizures Shock Unresponsive adult Catastrophic bleeding can be added as an optional module for workplaces that require it following your first aid needs assessment.

Emergency First Aid at Work covers roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider, assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR and defibrillation, recovery position, choking, seizures, shock, wounds and bleeding, minor injuries, cuts and bruises, minor burns and scalds Health and Safety Executive (HSE) syllabus

We are delighted that this course has won the Bizzie Baby Silver Award 2016 with fantastic reviewers comments including "Excellent quality product! I have already used several aspects of this product in my own home and felt much more confident when applying these helpful skills. This is a small fee when it can help save a child's life. Easy and simple techniques that I'll remember forever!" This is our most comprehensive First Aid course for babies. It is designed for parents and grandparents and for anyone who would like to learn how to help with common medical emergencies in babies. The course includes what to do if your baby is unconscious; CPR and recovery position specific to babies; choking, drowning, head injuries, bleeding, burns, fitting, meningitis and so much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You have continuous access to this course for 12 months. This is essential training for anyone working with babies and all parents. Our courses empower you with the skills and confidence to provide immediate help to your baby in a medical emergency. Prompt and appropriate First Aid reduces the pain and suffering experienced by your baby and could save their life. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course content: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment Preparing for an emergency Helpful information What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services Role of the first aider The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and breathing Unconscious and not breathing Breathing problems Choking How to help a choking baby Drowning Step-by-step – how to help a drowning casualty Croup Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Types of wounds Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Symptoms of shock Treatment of shock Amputated parts Internal bleeding Knocked out teeth Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Burns Poisoning Head injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Medical conditions and childhood illnesses Septicaemia/sepsis Meningitis Useful advice Accident forms Final lesson

This course is an infant, adolescent, and adult-certified course FOR A GROUP AT YOUR LOCATION OR OURS. First Aid/CPR/AED/Bleeding Control course certified. This is a group course designed for business staff training, churches, sporting venues, and anywhere where CPR/First Aid/AED/Bleeding Control is required.

Covering adult and child first aid in schools. This course has been specifically developed for teachers and non-teaching professionals needing to learn how to help with a medical emergency in a school setting. This course is an excellent first aid training package for all school staff to gain invaluable knowledge. The course covers CPR, recovery position, choking, bleeding, head injuries, asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures, head and spinal injuries, diabetes, burns and much more. This course does not seek to replace a practical course but allows you to undertake online training and learn these vital skills at a time and place to suit you. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency Role of the first aider Breathing Unresponsive and breathing Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Heart attack and angina Breathing problems Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Dressings Treatment of shock Internal bleeding Fainting Burns (including sunburn and electrical burns) Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Diabetes

This qualification is suitable for those aged 16 and above who work with, or care for, children.

The Essential First Aid for All Ages course is designed to give you an introduction to the first aid skills and knowledge needed to help an adult, baby or child in a medical emergency. The course covers bleeding, choking, burns, head injuries and much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. The course is equivalent to 2 hours of verifiable CPD and you will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents:Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Breathing Problems Choking How to help a choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects Treatment of shock Burns What to do with a burn Dressing a burn Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations How do you know if they have broken a bone? Treatment for soft tissue injuries or possible closed fractures When to call an ambulance Head Injuries What to look for and what to do Head injuries Recognising if the head injury is more serious Final Lesson, Test Yourself and Certificate

A nationally recognised regulated qualification for low risk organisations to satisfy the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

The First Aid for Families course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge needed to keep your family safe and learn how to help each other in a medical emergency. The course covers vital aspects of first aid for parents, teenagers, children, babies and people caring for elderly relatives. It covers topics such as the recovery position, choking, drowning, burns and much more. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your Certificate on completion. You will have continuous access to the course for 12 months. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The First Aid for Families course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course contents: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of treatment Preparing for an emergency Helpful information What to put in your first aid kit Information to give the emergency services Role of the first aider The primary survey – how to help in an emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and breathing Recovery position How to put someone into the recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Secondary survey Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Resuscitating a child Resuscitating a baby Hygiene during CPR Compression-only resuscitation Breathing problems Choking How to help a choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Drowning Step-by-step – how to help a drowning casualty Asthma What causes asthma How to help in an asthma attack Croup Anaphylactic shock Wounds and bleeding Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Shock Symptoms of shock Treatment of shock Internal bleeding Knocked out teeth Amputated parts Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Types of wounds Bites and stings Burns Poisoning Breaks, sprains and dislocations Head injuries Spinal injuries Fitting/seizures/convulsions Extremes of body temperature Medical conditions and childhood illnesses Useful advice Final test-yourself section and certificate

This course will equip learners with the skills and confidence to respond to first aid incidents.