First Aid At Work

This course is our in depth first aid at work course and is a really popular. It provides a comprehensive insight into first aid procedures required for larger, higher risk workplaces. The course syllabus is laid down by the Health & Safety executive in the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 Approved Code of Practice.

The course uses combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure participants have the confidence in their ability to provide care when emergency situations arise.

Topics Covered:

• Maintaining first aid kits
• The need for recording incidents and actions
• Use of available equipment
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• Scene Assessment
• Barrier Use
• Primary Assessment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Serious Bleeding Management
• Shock Management
• Spinal Injury Management
• Conscious and Unconscious Choking Management.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use
• Administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries
• Chest injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Eye injuries
• Sudden poisoning
• Anaphylactic shock