Aims and objectives

This three-day HSE accredited course will provide theoretical and practical training in workplace first aid, and will provide the delegate with the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage a first aid incident or emergency in the workplace.

Intended for

Nominated workplace first aiders.

Why choose this course?

Every employer, even those with fewer than five employees, must carry out an assessment of the risk in their workplace and must decide what level of first aid provision they must provide. Issues to consider could include the type of work activities taking place, what possible injuries might occur, the size of the workplace, the layout of the workplace, the proximity to emergency services etc... Consideration must also be given to making sure that there is a sufficient number of trained personnel to cover sickness, annual leave etc…

Course content

• Managing an incident
• The priorities of first aid
• The legal duties of employers
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty
• Resuscitation / CPR
• Heart Attacks
• Choking
• Asphyxiation
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Fractures
• Burns
• Eye injuries
• Poisoning and exposure to harmful substances
• Minor and major illnesses
• Common workplace injuries
• The correct use and management of first aid kits
• Appropriate record keeping

The final day of this course contains three practical assessments. Upon successful completion, each delegate will be awarded with an HSE accredited certificate that enables them to practise first aid in the workplace for a period of three years before requalification is required.

Costs

For courses delivered at your premises:
£1250.00 + VAT for up to 12 delegates
(inclusive of all training materials, certificates, handouts and travelling expenses)

For our open courses:
£199.00 + VAT per delegate