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Introduction
First Aid at Work is intended to cover situations arising in industry, in particular for the large company or those operating in a more hazardous environment. It is suitable for larger companies, offices with 50 or more employees, engineering companies with more than 20 employees and high-risk employment with more than 5 employees.
Aim
This First Aid at Work Certificate covers primary and secondary care and the treatment and management of medical emergencies in the work place. This is a very informative course and students will enjoy taking part in active exercises, which simulate emergency situations.
Participants
Candidates must be 16 years or older at the start of the course
Objectives
- By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
- Participants gain a thorough knowledge of first aid techniques ranging from CPR to dealing with blood loss and shock. It enables them to deal with any incident in their workplace.
- If you work in a high risk sector such as construction or manufacturing, if you work in a large office, or if you want a thorough grounding in first aid, then this is the course for you.
Content
- Heart start
- Chest and abdominal pains
- Emergency situations
- Burns and poisons
- Respiratory system
- Head injuries
- Circulatory system
- Bleeding from nose, ear and palm of hand
- Choking casualty - recovery position
- Control of bleeding
- Exhaled air and resuscitation (FAR)
- Asthma, epilepsy and diabetes
- CPR
- Heart attacks/angina and strokes
- Reporting incidents
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- First Aid boxes and dressings
- Facial and spinal fractures
- Personal protection
- Eye injuries
- Controlling bleeding
- Lifting and transporting casualties
- Shock
- Mock incidents
- Amputation
Style
The course involves practical and theoretical sessions. Handouts will be issued highlighting areas of particular importance
Duration
The course lasts for three days.
Note
Candidates are advised to dress casually and ladies must wear trousers. A notebook and pen will be required
Dates and Times
Delivered on demand at client's venue
09.30 - 16.30 or times to suit
In-House delivery
Our in-house course fee is £1450 + VAT for up to 12 candidates. We will agree any other charges (room hire, trainer's travel costs, catering etc) with you before you make your booking.
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