First Aid

First Aid at Work – 3 Days

Course Overview

A 3-day First Aid at Work Course aligns with First Aid at Work regulations and covers comprehensive theoretical and practical scenario training for people who wish to become a first aider at workplaces that could be deemed as high risk.

See below for overview of the topics that will be covered in this course:

• Principles of first aid
• Prevention of cross-infection
• Basic life support (CPR & use of an AED)
• Breathing management
• Managing unconscious casualties
• Assessing and treating wounds & bleeds
• Treating anaphylaxis
• Treating shock or sudden poisoning
• Treating burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Treating common major and minor illnesses
• Managing asthma attacks and choking
• Fractures, dislocations and head injuries
• Managing epilepsy and diabetes
• Record keeping and equipment use
• Legal aspects and secondary surveys

The course will also cover topics such as communication with emergency services, understanding of different types of ambulance services and their roles, and the importance of regular checks and maintenance of first aid equipment.

Trainees will undertake a written test at the end and will be required to carry out scenario based assessment.