First Aid at Work Course
First Aid at Work Course Outline
This course is ideal for anyone wishing to become an accredited
first aider in the workplace, particularly where it has been
identified subsequent to risk assessment that a trained first aider
is recommended.
From £215+VAT per delegate
| Course Duration |
| 3 Days |
| Course Availability |
| This course is available on-site course or as an open course at
one of our UK venues. |
| Who Should Attend |
| Anyone wishing to become an accredited first aider in the
workplace, particularly where it has been identified subsequent to
risk assessment that a trained first aider is recommended. |
| Course Syllabus |
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The First Aid at Work training syllabus covers:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the first
aider
- Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including
RIDDOR
- Discussion of specific work related injuries
- Contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross
infection)
- Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and
promptly in an emergency
Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:
- Unconscious (including seizure)
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Choking
- Wounded and bleeding
- Suffering from shock
- Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts,
grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds
Administer first aid to a casualty with:
- Injuries to bones, muscles and joints including suspected
spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries
- Sudden poisoning
- Anaphylactic shock
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Heart Attack including Angina
- Diabetes
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| Assessment and
Qualifications |
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Following successful completion of the course the learner
will receive a FAIB Accredited, Stewart First Aid Training First
Aid at Work (FAW) certificate which is valid for 3
years.
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| Other Relevant
Information |
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Learners must be physically able to carry out procedures required
to meet HSE assessment criteria.
This course complies with Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations
1981 and updates learners of any change in practice and
guidelines.
Learners are required to attend a two day requalification course
after the three year period to keep the qualification valid.
It is strongly recommended learners update their
skills by attending a 3.5 hour annual refresher course.
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