1st Aid at Work Training Services

The home of sensible & cost effective First Aid at Work Training

What's included

All courses comply with the HSE's recommendation of 12 students per course

First Aid at Work courses (4&2)

also include a full colour manual per student.

All courses can accommodate larger numbers of students if required. Please contact us for details

Our courses all use student centred methods such as skill demonstrations & practice, groupwork, question & answer sessions & case studies. We  augment the above strategies with tutorials & demonstrations to give a well balanced interactive learning experience for all students.

Formative Assessment will be ongoing throughout the course by the trainer. On our FAW courses there is a final assessment on the last day conducted by independent assessors.

Emergency Aid for Appointed persons (4 hour HSE recommended)

Download printable syllabus here

First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel at the workplace are requirements of Health & Safety law. In emergencies, Appointed persons can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can limit potential sick leave through prompt action.

This course is for:

Employees who have been nominated as Appointed persons for their workplace. If your risk assessment has shown that First Aiders are not necessary, then this course will provide the skills and knowledge required for Appointed persons to render necessary First Aid in an emergency situation. The course is also suitable for those who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures & a recognised qualification in First Aid.

Syllabus

Introduction Identification of learning needs. The role of the Appointed person Emergency Aid (what is it?) Primary Survey of a casualty Recovery Position Rescue Breathing CPR Secondary Survey Examination of an unconscious casualty Choking Recognition & Treatment of Minor and Major bleeding Recognition & Treatment of Medical Shock Duties of an Appointed person Emergency communication Contents & use of a workplace First Aid kit

Aim

To provide appointed persons with the knowledge & skills to summon help & give safe, prompt & effective emergency aid to a casualty in the workplace following an injury or illness using materials to hand and/or HSE approved first aid equipment. 

Objectives

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

State the role of the appointed person

Carry out a primary survey of a casualty

To place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position

Carry out effective rescue breathing to current Resuscitation Council guidelines

Carry out effective CPR to current Resuscitation Council guidelines

Recognise and deal with Minor & major cases of bleeding

To recognise and treat a patient suffering from medical shock

Certification

A 3 year Certificate of Competence (Health & Safety recommended) will be awarded on successful completion of the course and assessment.