Overview

This Health and Safety Executive approved two-day-course complies with HSA (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the requalification of First Aid at Work certificate holders.  First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

Outline Programme

• Aims and principles of First Aid
• Prevention of cross – infection during First Aid procedures
• Basic Life Support, including resuscitation and choking
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Dealing with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Up-date of any new or latest HSE protocol changes
• Legal aspects of First Aid at Work
• Record keeping and use of equipment
• Disorders of consciousness 
• Bones, joints and muscle injuries

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, each delegate will receive a HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate.  This is valid for a further 3 years.  All delegates will also receive a First Aid manual.

Qualification information 

Designed for: Persons who currently fulfil the position of a qualified workplace First Aider.  Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate issued by any HSE approved training organisation – including voluntary organisations.

Course duration: Two Day Programme

Assessment method: Candidates are assessed on Day 2 on thier ability to carry out correct First Aid procedures in simulated scenarios.  Ongoing assessment is carried out by the trainer throughout the course.

HSE Accredited Course: Yes

Prerequisite: A valid and unexpired First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.

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