First Aid at Work

General
Over the four days this will give the 24 hours contact time including the 2 hour examination on theory and practical by two external qualified assessors as laid down by the Health and Safety Executive. Full attendance on courses offering statutory certificates is also a requirement of the Health & Safety Executive. Successful candidates receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for three years. Holders are then designated First Aiders at Work.

Included in the cost of this four-day course participants will each receive the current 7^th edition first aid manual and an A4 laminated certificate will be issued within 7-10 days to each successful student.

This course fully meets the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulation Act 1981.

This course will cover:

Resuscitation
Controlling Bleeding
Treatment of shock
Recognition of illness
Treatment of burns and scalds
Treatment of injuries
Dressing and immobilising of injured parts

Communication and delegation in an emergency
Personal hygiene when dealing with wounds
Contents of first aid boxes
Treatment of sick and injured persons
Treatment of poisoning
Treatment of unconscious casualties
Simple record keeping

NB As this is a hands on course it would be advisable to wear comfortable clothing e.g. trousers. All necessary training equipment plus individual personal protection will be provided.