First Aid at Work
This Health and Safety Executive approved course is designed to give the students the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly, effectively and safely in the event of a first aid emergency at work.
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements.
Duration
24 hrs
Course dates available over 1 or 2 weeks.
Course Outline
- Legal framework, responsibilities and communication of both employers and First Aiders
- Circulatory & respiratory systems and associated disorders CPR
- Transportation and care of casualties including unconscious casualties
- Illness recognition & treatment
- Treating & controlling wounds, bleeding and shock
- Treatment of head, eye, muscle & joint injuries
- Poisons & burns
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and practical skills to assess, treat and follow up situations that arise requiring first aid.
Assessment
Continuous assessment by the trainer followed by a practical assessment on the last day.
Certification
First Aid at Work Certificate approved by HSE valid for 3 years.
Course Cost Per Delegate
£224.00 * This excludes VAT
1. VAT at the standard rate is to be added to all costs.
2. The First Graide UK charges are for a group of up to 12 delegates.
Onsite Course Booking
We also offer a cost effective solution for businesses that would prefer to have the course delivered at their own premises. This not only offers the benefits of discounted course fees, but also saves on the cost of sending a group of staff to another location. These 'onsite' courses also have the benefit of being tailored to meet your business needs.
Company News
INSTRUCTOR'S PLEASE NOTE
Posted March 8th, 2010 by EditorA 16 year old girl swimmer died after a lifeguard stopped CPR when she started breathing again, she thought that she had saved her life a Coroner heard...
Abstracts:
Heart specialist Dr Christopher Duke said Sophie 'would have survived' if she had received continuous CPR. He said 'You don't stop resuscitation just because a patient appears to be breathing. You only stop if there's breathing and a pulse.'
Testimonials
Ian Hilton-Tapp: Salusburys Harding and Barnett Solicitors
Posted February 3rd, 2009 by Editor"thank you for your warm welcome, hospitality and excellent training course on Friday. We all learnt a lot from the course, aided by the fact that it was also enjoyable and presented by a very good teacher!"