This course is ideal for anyone who is currently an accredited first aider in the workplace where their certificate is due to expire.

 

The First Aid at Work training syllabus covers:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider

• Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including RIDDOR

• Discussion of specific work related injuries

• Contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross infection)

• Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency

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Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:

• Unconscious (including seizure)

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Choking

• Wounded and bleeding

• Suffering from shock

• Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds

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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

• Stroke

• Asthma

• Heart Attack including Angina

• Diabetes