Introduction

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, employees are required to make adequate and appropriate arrangements for first aid in the workplace. In short this means providing 'suitable and sufficient' first aid equipment, facilities, procedures and trained personnel. By carrying out an assessment of first aid needs, you will have established what equipment, facilities and personnel you must provide in your workplace to meet and comply with legislation.

Personnel attending and successfully completing this course will re-qualify as first aiders, helping you to stay compliant with the above requirements.

Aim

This course is designed to refresh and update the skills of delegate who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificates (statutory)

Course Content

Introduction to first aid
The unconscious casualty, breathing and non-breathing
airway and breathing difficulties
The circulatory system
Dressings and bandages
Causes of unconsciousness
wounds and bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisons
Eye injuries
Muscle and joint injuries

Fractures

Theory and practical assessments

Who Should Attend

Only delegates who hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate and require requalification before expiry

Certification  

An HSE approved certificate of competence will be awarded on completion of this course    

Duration

2 days

Number of Participants

Maximum 12

Location

Training can be undertaken at our premises or at yours if desired   

Booking Code: FAAWR

NOTE: Delegates whose certificates have expired must attend a full four day course