First Aid at Work (3 days) From 1st October 2009

AIM

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend this course.  The aim of the course is to give a good knowledge of First Aid in the workplace and to give employers a certificated First Aider to comply with the regulations and the approved code of practice (ACOP). This certificate will also help to increase self-motivation and confidence.

This course will give you sufficient knowledge to be the designated 'First Aider' for your place of work.

Duration

This course usually runs over 3 days, however, at RANA Risk management we are aware of the strain this has on a business. Therefore, we design a course to suit your needs so please call to discuss our flexible plan over 1 week, or 2 days over 3 weeks or so on! Starting from 9.30am and ending at 5pm.

Assessment

The students are continually assessed on the basis of their performance during the course, and in a 20-minute practical examination, and a 20-minute theory examination.

Objective

Successful completion of the course and examination will enable candidates to:

• Identify potentially hazardous situations
• Quickly and efficiently alert the emergency services
• Provide First Aid to work colleagues
• Ensure First Aid equipment is up to date and correct
• Act as the First Aider in the work place

Syllabus

The Course syllabus consists of:

• Introduction to First Aid
• Incident Management
• Casualty Management
• Resuscitation
• Bleeding
• Shock Management
• The Unconscious Casualty
• Major Illnesses
• Disorders of the Skeleton
• Duties of the First Aider
• Burns
• Poisons
• Eye Injuries
• Transportation

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