First Aid at Work

Description

Overview

The Emergency First Aid at Work training course has been designed for any member of an organization who is likely to find themselves taking charge of, or who has been appointed to take charge of, first aid equipment during a first aid emergency in the absence of a qualified First Aider. This is a one-day first aid training course recommended as the minimum level of training for persons in low-risk workplace environments.  This one-day course will help you meet your regulatory requirements if your risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only is adequate for your workplace.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with sufficient knowledge and confidence to deal with an accident until a qualified first aider or the emergency services take charge of the situation.

All candidates should be aware that the course is of a practical nature therefore casual clothes should be worn. Female personnel attending is advised to wear trousers.

It is strongly recommended that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually

Objectives

On completion of the Emergency First Aid course candidates will understand: -

• Principles of first aid.
• The action to be taken in the event of an emergency.
• The correct method of basic life support
• AED (Use of an AED, chain of survival)

Agenda

The Emergency First Aid training course will include sessions on:

• Aims and principles of first aid
• What to do in an emergency
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded or bleeding
• Assessment and treatment of burns and scalds
• Dealing with seizures
• Choking (Adult)
• Resuscitation (Adult CPR)
• Shock
• Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations

Assessment

Certification of the Emergency First Aid Course is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the student.   Assessment will be carried out through observation along with some written exercises. Whilst the written elements are straightforward, candidates require a basic command of English.  Students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are issued with a certificate which is valid for three years.

Who Should Attend?

Any member of an organisation who is likely to find themselves taking charge of first aid during a first aid emergency.

Medical Declaration

For the safety of yourself and others, it is recommended, if you are currently suffering or have ever suffered with any of the following medical problems or conditions to check with your GP before attending the course: -

• back, neck, arm or knee problems
• rupture or hernia
• heart disease, high blood pressure, bronchitis, asthma or chest problems
• blackouts, seizures or epilepsy

For the safety of yourself and others, it is recommended, if you are currently or have recently been pregnant to check with your GP before attending this course.

It is the responsibility of the employer to choose a person who can physically fulfil the role of a first aider in the workplace.