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HSE Approved First Aid At Work (4 Day)

This programme has been developed for:

Staff who are being nominated as First Aider's in the workplace, or for those employees wanting a more detailed introduction to First Aid. The course is recommended for the work place First Aider and comlpies with current Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

The delivery of the course is set out over four day’s covering a wide range of first aid emergencies and how to deal with them confidently and efficiently.

On successful completion of the course, and required physical assessments, candidates will be awarded a “ First Aid At Work” certificate approved for the purpose of the  Health And Safety ( first aid ) regulations 1981, which is valid for three years.

The aim of this programme is:

To enable staff to respond positively and effectivley to a variety of common injuries and illnesses, prior to the arrival of qualified medical assistance.

The topics covered include:

  • Record keeping and reporting of accidents
  • Use and contents of first aid kits
  • Legal requirements
  • Safety at the scene of an accident
  • Initial assessment
  • Dealing with a casualty who is unconscious
  • Basic life support / CPR
  • Controlling bleeding
  • Managing Shock
  • Recovery Position
  • Dealing with breaks and fractures
  • Dealing with Burns, scalds
  • Managing a casualty who is choking
  • Dealing with eye injuries
  • Treating a wide range of illnesses and injuries / asthma /heart conditions / diabetes / epilepsy / Head injuries / poisoning

Method of delivery and assessment:

There are two practical assessments carried out at the end of the course, (CPR skills, and Incident Management)

Duration of training:

4 days for the ‘Approved First Aid at Work’

Accreditation is available via:

HSE Accredited

Signposting key skills:

This unit offers clear opportunities for learners to provide evidence of achievement in the following skill area/s:

Key Skills: Communication

Wider Key Skills: Working with others, Problem solving, Improving Own Learning and performance

In order to discuss your specific needs in more detail contact a member of our team without obligation:

Post: Martin House Barley Rise Strensall York YO32 5AA
Telephone: 01904 492442
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