First Aid Training
This fully accredited course gives the competence for assessing the situation or circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency, Administering First Aid to a casualty, Administering CPR and Providing appropriate First Aid for minor injuries.
The course provides plenty of theory and practical scenarios, you will receive plenty of assistance and guidance from your trainer.
Topics covered
- Introduction to First Aid.
- First Aid in the workplace
- Responsibilities of the First Aider
- First Aid Protocols
- Primary and Secondary Assessment
- Head Injuries
- Asphyxia
- Anaphylaxis
- Unconsciousness
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Fractures
- Muscle Injuries
- Incident Management
You will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate that will remain valid for 3 years.
This Fully accredited First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a mandatory requirement for companies with a high hazard environment, larger sized organizations or companies whose risk assessment advised full qualification training for their first aiders. The course covers the HSE syllabus and complies with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations and the approved code of practice L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace first aiders.
Topics covered
- Principles of first aid
- Prevention of cross-infection
- Breathing management
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Assessing and treating wounds & bleeds
- Treating anaphylaxis
- Treating shock or sudden poisoning
- Treating burns, poisoning and eye injuries
- Treating common major and minor illnesses
- Managing asthma attacks and choking
- Fractures, dislocations and head injuries
- Managing epilepsy and diabetes
- Record keeping and equipment use
- Legal aspects and secondary surveys
This first aid re-qualification course is ideal for anyone who has a First Aid at Work Certificate and is within 3 months of expiry where they need to be formally re-qualified for the next 3 years.
Topics covered
- Principles of first aid
- Prevention of cross-infection
- Basic life support (CPR)
- Managing breathing
- Managing unconscious casualties
- Wound and bleed treatment
- Shock treatment and anaphylaxis
- Burn, poisoning and eye treatment
- Treating major and minor illnesses
- Epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, poisoning
- Record keeping and secondary surveys
- Managing cardiac circulation
- Managing asthma attacks and choking
- Treating fractures and dislocation
By renewing these skills with this first aid re-qualification course, it ensures that you will be able to act decisively in high-stress situations where a colleague has had an accident or fallen ill.
Each learner will receive an Ofqual approved and nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate which is valid for 3 years.
This qualification is aimed those who are likely to be called upon to undertake or assist with providing CPR and defibrillation of a victim in cardiac arrest.
Using an AED immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can increase the chance of survival by more than 90%.
Topics covered
- Chain of Survival
- Assessing an Incident
- Casualty Assessment
- Managing an Unresponsive Casualty
- Recovery Position
- CPR
- AED Safety Considerations
- Using an AED
- Combining AED Use with CPR
- Using an AED on a Child
- Procedures for When Emergency Services Arrive
Upon completion of the Ofqual-regulated course, delegates will receive a certificate that is valid for one year.