First Aid at Word (3-day)

Description

Who should attend?

To be able to provide First Aid in the workplace, as identified by the workplace risk assessment, and to a standard recognised by the HSE.

This course is designed for people who want to receive our most thorough first aid training.

What you will learn

The content of the course will cover how to deal with thefollowing:

The role of the first aider

Head injuries

Managing an emergency

Health and safety (first aid) regulations

Communication and casualty care

Low blood sugar

Asthma

Poisoning

Bleeding (minor and severe)

Resuscitation (adult CPR)

Bone, muscle and joint injuries

Seizures (adult)

Burns and scalds

Severe allergic reaction

Chest pains (including heart attack)

Shock

Choking (adult)

Spinal injuries

Eye injuries

Stroke

Fainting

Unresponsive casualty

Defibrillator prompts and how to respond

Defibrillator pad placement

Certification

Successful candidates receive an accredited qualification, valid for three years.