First aid at work (1 day a week)

Who is it for?

This is the perfect solution for companies and staff who need a flexible way to achieve an accredited qualification in first aid at work.

Length

3 days

Time

09:00-17:00

Course content includes:

  • The role of the first aider
  • Contents of first aid kits (avoid cross infection)
  • Recording of incidents and accidents
  • Assessing the situation in an emergency
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who;
    • is unconscious (including seizures)
    • requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
    • is choking
    • is wounded or bleeding
    • is in shock
    • has minor conditions - to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with;
    • injuries to bones, muscles, joints including suspected spinal injury
    • sudden poisoning
    • burns and scalds
    • eye injuries
    • anaphylactic shock
  • Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid including heart attack*, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes (*aspirin administration)

Qualification

First aid at work (FAW) certificate, valid for 3 years.

Pre-requisites

This course is one day per week and candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.

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