Emergency First Aid At Work
This course is ideal for employees who have been identified to act as the first aider in low risk work place environments.
Course Syllibus
The Emergency First Aid at Work training syllabus covers:
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Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
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Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including RIDDOR
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Contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross infection)
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Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency
Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:
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Unconscious (including seizure)
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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Choking
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Wounded and bleeding
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Suffering from shock
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Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds
In addition, discussion of specific work related injuries/illness including:
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Anaphylactic Shock
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Stroke
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Asthma
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Heart Attack including Angina
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Diabetes
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Fractures
Cousre Duration: 1 Day (6hrs)
ASSESSMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS
Learners are continuously assessed throughout the course to ensure learning outcomes have been achieved. Successful learners will recieve an Approved Certificate from an awarding body (OFQUAL Regulated AoFA) which is valid for 3 years.