Who should attend?
The First Aid at Work course is designed to refresh individuals and company staff that requires HSE approved first aid at work training to meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (1981) Regulations. The course covers the complete syllabus and updates and changes to procedures and protocols. The First Aid at Work course is designed to meet the requirements of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for First Aid in the Workplace.
What will they learn?
Students gain all the required up to date first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services. They will practise essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenarios during the course.
Course Outline
| Introduction |
Basic Life Support |
- Principles of First Aid
- Principles of First Aid
- Emergency Management Procedure
- Care Cycle
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- Primary Survey & Reassessment
- Clearing the Airway
- Recovery Position
- CPR Adult
- Alternative Ventilation Procedures
- Introduction to AED’s
- Choking Adult
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| Secondary Survey |
Scene Safety |
- Patient History taking
- Physical Assessment
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- Scene Survey
- Exposure Protection
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| First Aid Health and Safety |
First Aid Topics |
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- Breathing Problems
- Circulatory Problems
- Environmental Problems
- Nervous System Problems
- Other Medical Problems
- Other Injuries
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| Life Threatening Conditions |
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- Severe Bleeding
- Shock Management
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Course duration
12 hours in total (2 days)
Assessment
Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.
Certificate and Validity
International First Aid at Work certificate from First Aid International*, valid for 3 years.
Entry requirement
Participants should have Basic English skills. Minimum age: 16 years.
