First Aid at Work

The Aim of the Course is to:

Train selected candidates to the required standard as directed by the Health & Safety Executive in the duties of an emergency first aider.

The Objective of the Course is to:

Enable the emergency first aider to render the initial help necessary to give a casualty treatment for sudden injury or illness, until more professional help arrives.

Who Should Attend The Course?

Personnel selected to be fully qualified first aiders.

Course Summary

Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises and examinations all, of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering:

  • Principles of First Aid

  • Resuscitation

  • Bandaging

  • Asphyxia

  • CPR

  • Control of Bleeding

  • Circulatory failure

  • Fractures

  • Spinal Injuries

  • Dealing with the Unconscious Casualty

  • Epilepsy

  • Diabetes

  • Hysteria

  • Eye Irrigation

  • Burns and scalds

  • Poisons

Course Duration

4 Days

Certification

Health & Safety Executive Approved Certification.

Eligible companies are able to claim grants for this training, which will pay for a substantial amount if not all of the training costs, as this course is CITB approved for grant purposes.