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Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course

Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course

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Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Employees who have been identified to act as the first aider in low risk work place environments

COURSE SYLLABUS

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
  • Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including RIDDOR
  • Contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross infection)
  • Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:-

  • Unconscious (including seizure)
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & AED
  • Choking
  • Wounded and bleeding
  • Suffering from shock
  • Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds

If time allows there will be discussion of specific work related injuries/illness including topics such as:-

  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Stroke
  • Asthma
  • Heart Attack including Angina
  • Diabetes
  • Fractures

ASSESSMENT AND QUALIFICATION

Learners are continuously assessed throughout the course to ensure learning outcomes have been achieved. Successful learners will receive an Approved Certificate from an awarding body (FAIB, SQA or ITC) which is valid for 3 years.

OTHER INFORMATION

Learners must be physically able to carry out procedures required to meet HSE 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 requalification course after the three year period to keep the qualification valid. It is strongly recommended learners update their skills by attending a 3 hour annual refresher course.

Emcare Vision

We aim to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients through the sharing of knowledge and provision of clinical services from an expert team with committed focus on exceptional customer service.

Contact

Emcare supports the health & safety, health care and social care sectors by providing a broad range of learning and development course programmes for care and support staff which can be tapped into easily and quickly.
  • Atlantic House, 45 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AE
  • 0141 404 0075
  • info@emcare.co.uk