Course Overview:
This is the only first aid course approved by the Health and Safety Executive and is recommended for all organizations whose risk assessments determine that First Aiders are required. This 4-day course offers a basic curriculum in a range of first aid competencies needed in any workplace giving our learners the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty.


Course Outline:
By the end of the course the delegates will have the ability to:
Act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work
Carry out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
Care for a unconscious casualty and place in the recovery position
administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding
administer first aid to a casualty who has been:

: Burned or scalded
: Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
: Is suffering from shock
: Has an eye injury
: May be poisoned
: Has been overcome by gas or fumes

transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace
recognize common major and minor illnesses/conditions and take appropriate actions as required
maintain simple factual records and provide written information if required
Learners will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work, in particular of:

: The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
: The legal framework for first aid provision at work
: The use of equipment provided in the workplace
: The role of the first aider in emergency procedures


Course Duration:
4 Days

Course Assessment:
Learners are formally assessed on 3 practical scenarios by two independent assessors and also sit a multiple choice question paper or oral question paper on request.

Course Certification:
All successful learners will be awarded a certificate that is approved by the Health and Safety Executive and valid for a period of three years.

Other Information:
All learners will receive a quality first aid manual and sensible dress is advised as practical floor based activities are required.

This page was last updated on: May 7th, 2008 at 3:53