Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
Course DescriptionEmergency First Aid at Work is designed for people requiring First Aider status within the workplace in accordance with the HSE. Who is suitable for this course?This 1 day course is ideal for those companies with low/medium incident risk. What will you learn?Students will be able to update and refresh existing knowledge and will gain sound theoretical and practical knowledge of first aid.  Students will be able to take charge in situations where someone falls ills or is injured, calling for an ambulance if required and looking after the first aid box.Course ContentFirst Aid at Work Regulations & RulesFears of First Aid, Barriers & Initial AssessmentUnconscious Casualty, Breathing & Recovery PositionThe Heart, Sudden Cardiac Arrest and CPR.  Includes 1 rescuer CPR, chest only compressions and CPR handover to a second rescuerAdult Choking, Conscious & UnconsciousSerious Bleeding ManagementShockSpinal Injury ManagementBurns & ScaldsAnaphylatic Shock & AllergiesSeizures & EpilepsyAssessment and CertificationCertification is dependant on successful continuous assessment of the student.  Participants will recieve the HSE approved Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, which is valid for 3 years.  Annual refreshers are recommended.