This course can be tailored to meet the needs of the customer.

Emergency First Aid at Work

Duration: 1 day - 6 hours
​(up to 8 people per course)

Suitability:
This course is for those nominated as the Emergency First Aider at work person of low risk businesses. It is also useful for anyone wishing to gain knowledge of emergency first aid procedures and provides you with a recognised qualification.
 
Course Content:
  • Health and safety (first aid) regulations
  • Managing an incident
  • The priorities of first aid
  • Managing an unconscious casualty
  • Recognition and treatment of heart attacks
  • Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
  • Safe use of a Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Shock
  • Choking
  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Seizures
  • Bleeding
  • Common workplace injuries
  • Knowledge of contents of a first aid kit.
 
Course Information:
  • Candidates will receive a recognised certificate validated through First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) 
  • Ongoing assessment by the instructor during the course.
  • Qualification valid for 3 years - annual refresher strongly recommended.

​Student information
Due to COVID-19 we have had to make a number of changes to the way we run our courses. We are restricting our courses to eight students only.
Please ensure you are not displaying any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Any student displaying these symptoms will be asked to leave the course immediately for the safety of the others. Temperatures will be taken on arrival using a non-contact scanner.
During these times we are unable to provide a buffet lunch. We ask students to bring their own lunch with them, drinks will be available as normal. If you wish to bring your own refreshments and your own cup we fully understand.
We have a fridge, microwave and toaster available which you are welcome to use.

How to book

If you would like this course run at your premises please contact us.
If you would like to book on an open course have a look at our course calendar for further details and dates. If you know what date you would like to book a place for then book now

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