Who is the course suitable for?

This course is ideally suited to individuals who wish to gain or update valuable first aid skills; such as choosing appropriate action to take in an emergency situation. It is designed for businesses which operate within a low to medium Health and Safety Risk.  The course is fully compliant with the latest European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2015.

On completion of the course candidates will be qualified to undertake the role of an Emergency First Aider. Certification lasts for three years, however the HSE recommend that the CPR/refresher module is carried out every 12 months in order to ensure that skill levels are maintained.

The Health and Safety Regulations (First Aid) 1981 and Approved Code of Practice obligates employers to ensure that their workforce have adequate First Aid provision while at work.

Participants will gain First Aid skills and knowledge in accordance with the latest HSE guidelines and will learn straightforward and common sense ways of dealing with a variety of emergency situations.

What does the course include?

• Role of a First Aider
• Emergency action plan
• Resuscitation (CPR) - adult, child and baby
• Care of the unconscious casualty
• Airway and breathing problems
• Wounds and bleeding
• Burns and poisons
• Extremes of body temperature
• Other serious injuries and useful advice
• A variety of life threatening medical conditions
• Certification valid for 3 years

How will the participants be assessed?

Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no formal examination. Those delegates who complete the course, and are deemed to have reached the required standard, are awarded a certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Where will participants attend the course?

This course can be carried out at the client’s premises or an external venue by prior arrangement.

What will participants do on the course?

They will receive theoretical knowledge and undertake practical exercises where appropriate to underpin the theory. The course consists of interactive presentations, a course book (useful for future reference) and ends with certification.

What will participants gain from this course?

They will gain the knowledge and confidence to carry out the role of an Emergency First Aider and will be able to deal with an emergency situation.