Course Overview:
This course gives you a very good basic understanding of First Aid. The course is designed to provide cover for the workplace where employers have carried out their risk assessment and decided in line with the “First Aid Regulations of 1981” that first aiders aren't necessary and / or for large organizations where first aiders might benefit from the additional support of an Appointed Person.

Course Outline:
Learners will cover the following during the course:
: Legal requirements and responsibilities of the First Aider
: Safety at the scene of accidents
: Resuscitation - Adult
: Unconscious casualty management
: Recovery position
: Shock
: Control of bleeding
: Burns
: Choking
: Recognition of common major and minor illnesses/conditions and appropriate actions to take. These will be bespoke to your organization


Course Duration:
1 Day

Course Assessment:
This course is subject to an ongoing assessment throughout the day by the tutor. There is no final assessment. The tutor ensures a thorough understanding has been achieved by questions, answers, discussion and practical scenarios.

Course Certification:
All successful learners will be awarded a certificate that is recognized 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 3:48