Emergency First Aid

Description

Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies aneed for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981!

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.

All candidates receive a NUCO Emergency First Aid Booklet.