First Aid at Work
Our HSE Approved First Aid at Work is aimed at those who have First Aid responsibilities in the workplace. On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:• Understand the role of the first aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection; the need for recording incidents and actions; use of available equipment• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts,grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)