First Aid at Work
This 3 day, comprehensive training course for those organisations where HSE requirements include staff trained to act as a First Aider at Work. Learners will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage a wide range of first aid health professionals and/or emergency care.
Staff working with young children age five and under, can complete the e-learning component of our accredited paediatric course prior to attending this training session. This will then enable them to also gain the full Paediatric First Aid certification meeting the EYFS and OFSTED requirements.
Course details:
18 hours of guided learning over three days
Continuous assessment throughout the course and two multiple choice papers
On successful completion of the full course, candidates will receive a nationally recognised FAIB First Aid at Work for Schools certificate valid for three years.
Duration
3 days
Topics Covered:
Aims and principles of first aid/Role of the First Aider
Managing an emergency
Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures
CPR and use of an AED
Management of the unconscious casualty
Spinal injury management
Choking casualty
Heart Attacks (Myocardial infarction)
Managing a bleeding casualty
Major (hypovolaemic shock) and minor bleeds/wounds
Strokes (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Managing burns
Poisoning
Minor injuries
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Asthma
Management of fractures and dislocation
Strains & sprains
Legal aspects – record keeping/accident recording
Certification
The course is First Aid awards endorsed and taught according to the current UK Resuscitation Council Adult BLS guidelines. Certificates are RQF Level 3 and are valid for 3 years.
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommends that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.