Emergency First Aid at Work
Course duration:
Full day (6 hours)
About:
This one day course will give you the knowledge needed to handle emergency situations, i.e. an accident or sudden illness, at work or out in the public, and you will gain the skills to be able to assess the situation and give emergency first aid to the casualty or casualties.
This course meets the requirements of the HSE and helps employers meet their legal obligations.
In addition to First Aiders, your workplace may also require Emergency First Aiders who can deal with emergency situations that happen suddenly at work. Emergency First Aiders can support designated First Aiders so this course would be ideal for any staff wanting to have a part in this important role and who can be called upon to aid in an emergency situation.
Benefits of attending:
Practical course giving you the chance to try many hands on activities including CPR, the Heimlich manoeuvre and how to use a defibrillator
You will know how to manage and handle an emergency or sudden accident
You will understand how best to communicate with the casualty in a calm and reassuring way
You will be certified as an Emergency First Aider for 3 years
Fun yet knowledgeable face-to-face training with an expert where you can ask questions and discuss real life scenarios
If you’re an employer, it will ensure you and your staff are meeting HSE requirements and may prevent any prosecutions
Improve the recording of incidents and accidents in line with regulations in the workplace
What this course covers:
The role and responsibilities of the emergency first aider
Communication with a casualty
Legalities
Assessing situations and circumstances including;
Resuscitation
Angina
Fainting
Heart attack
Choking
Anaphylaxis
Hygiene
Bleeding control
Shock
burns and scalds
Recovery Position
Foreign objects
Seizures
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at anyone wanting to learn life saving skills and who want to know what to do in emergency situations.
Certification
Upon completion of the course, you will receive certification that lasts for 3 years.
Minimum recommended refresher frequency
Annually
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