First Aid At Work

The courses introduce topics in a logical sequence using a range of presentational methods including PowerPoint, video and numerous practical sessions and “desktop exercises” aimed at helping each candidate, no matter what their individual learning style, assimilate the required knowledge and skills while gaining the confidence to use what they learn. Each exercise scenario is tailored to apply to the workplaces of the candidates attending the course.

• Health & Safety Law having a bearing on First Aid provision

• The principles of First Aid

• Actions in an emergency situation

• Dangers from blood borne infections

• Primary survey and secondary survey

• Diagnosis

• Priorities of treatment

• CPR

• Recovery positions

• Causes of hypoxia and their treatments

• Heart attack and angina

• Dealing with wounds, internal bleeding, crush syndrome and suspension trauma

• Shock and anaphylaxis

• Fainting

• Eye injuries

• Burns

• Stroke

• Concussion and compression

• Spinal injuries

• Moving and Handling

• Fractures, sprains and strains

• Diabetes and epilepsy

• Conditions involving heat and cold

• Poisons, stings and bites