Emergency First Aid
This course is ideal for people working in low hazard environments (e.g. offices, shops, libraries) or where a first aider is required in the workplace.
Description
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for people working in low hazard environments (e.g. offices, shops, libraries) or where a first aider is required in the workplace.
It gives learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and first aid emergencies. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities.
This First Aid at Work course meets the standards required to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, endorsed by the HSE.
Course Information
First Aid at Work Course Content
- Aims and Principles of first aid
- Recording accidents and incidents
- Contents of First Aid Kits
- Incident management
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Resuscitation of an adult
- Management of a choking casualty
- Control of minor bleeding
- Recognition and treatment of Shock
- Recognition and treatment of an epileptic seizure
- Treatment of minor burns and scalds
- CPR
- Defibrillation
Assessment
Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.
Certification
Successful Learners will receive a QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Aid at Work (RQF) certificate valid for 3 years.
Entry Requirements
The course content is suited to all ability levels.
Accreditation
Qualsafe
Certificate Valid For
3 Years
Funding
Funding not available