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.

Carer First Aid (includes Appointed Person qualification 1 day)(HSE recommended)

Download printable syllabus here

This course is designed to comply with the requirements of the NOS Health & Social Care Standards 2005 and can be used as evidence against the Health & Social Care NVQ competencies HSC22 part c ( Level 2) & HSC32 part c, HSC374 parts a &b (Level 3)

The elderly and infirm are more prone to accidents and illnessess therefore the presence of a trained Appointed person in the workplace can ensure that Emergency Aid is given to the casualty swiftly. This can prevent emergency situations becoming major issues whilst giving the best possible care to the casualty. 

Aim	To enable candidates to minimise the risks arising from health emergencies, summon help & give adequate and efficient Emergency Aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using material to hand and HSE approved first aid equipment. This course complies with the requirements of the National Care Standards CU1.3
Who should attend?	Any Care workers who have been nominated to attend the First Aid module of their training and wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures & a recognised qualification in First Aid
Syllabus	Introduction, registration welcome & domestics The task of the Emergency Aider and priorities of First Aid practice What is first aid? What to do at the scene of an emergency Assessment of a casualty , Recovery position Artificial Ventilation and CPR techniques Examination of an unconscious casualty Assessment and treatment of Cardiac Arrest and Electric Shock Assessment and treatment of choking casualties Treatment and control of slight and severe external and internal bleeding Assessment and treatment of Shock Assessment and treatment of Fainting, Epileptic seizures and poisoning, Treatment of Burns & Scalds Recognising & treating potential and actual fractures Contents of a first aid box Revision
Award	A Certificate of Competence will be awarded upon successful completion of the course. This will be valid for three years.
Teaching strategies	The course combines tutorials & demonstrations with student centered methods such as group work, case studies, question & answer sessions, skill demonstrations & practice.
Locations	Training can be given at your site for up to 14 students per course.
Fees	The course fee includes all trainer fees and certification.

Certification: 

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