A new network of Advanced First Aid Instructors working throughout the country has been trained. All of these instructors are qualified to deliver the  HSE Accredited First Aid at Work 4 day (3 days from Oct 09), Emergency First Aider (1 day), Appointed Person (1 day - being phased out Oct 09) and AED Defribrillator Training (1 day) and renewals.

HSE First Aid at Work 
This is a 3 day first aid at work qualifying course as required by the First Aid Regulations.
Course Content The delegate will be taught in the following key areas based on first aid in the workplace. The course will be tailored to individual workplaces where appropriate. Subjects taught:

• Accident Approach
• Dealing with unconsciousness
• Treating someone who has stopped breathing and whose heart has stopped
• Dealing with wounds & bleeding
• Looking after a casualty who is shocked
• Recognising medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy & asthma
• Treating broken bones and soft tissue injuries
• Recognising hypothermia and treating it
• Looking after burns and scalds
• How to help a poisoned victim
• Obtaining advanced medical assistance
• Legislation and first aid kits
• AED & Substances (where appropriate) Assessment

Delegates will be continually assessed by their tutor throughout the course. At the end of the course delegates will be assessed twice in their practical skills (CPR & Injury) by external assessor(s). Upon successful completion of these assessments the delegate will be awarded a HSE First Aid at Work certificate which will be valid for three years.

Automated External Defibrillator (1 day) Annual refresher

Content

•  Chain of survival
• Basic life support
• Protocols and procedures
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty
• Heart attacks
• Getting to know the AED (any type)
• Operating the AED
• AED safety precautions
• Reporting

Aims and  outcome

This course:

•  Teaches first responders and emergency medical personnel the skills to use an AED

Emergency First Aid at Work  £85-00 + VAT

This course is aimed for someone to take charge and administer emergency first aid should an injury or illness occur. Ideal for small businesses or for complimenting the skills of First Aiders.

A Certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work will be awarded to those candidates who successfully complete the course. 3years annual 1/2 day refresher

This certificate is valid for three years.

Duration of course 1-day

For More information or to book a course please telephone us on 01242 581268 or send an email to us here