First Aid at Work Training Colchester, Essex

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First Aid at Work Course

The First Aid at Work course is designed to train individuals and company staff that requires HSE approved first aid at work training to meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (1981) Regulations. This course will provide all the required first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious, bleeding or is ill or injured prior to the arrival of the emergency services. It also covers other topics such as COSHH, RIDDOR and other first aid health and safety at work information. The First Aid at Work course is designed to meet the requirements of the HSE Health and Safety at Work (1981) Regulations for First Aid in the Workplace. The course is delivered over a minimum of 3 days (18 contact hours). The 2 day refresher course covers the complete syllabus and updates any changes to procedures or protocols.

COURSE SPECIFICATION:

Intended Participant:	HSE Trained Workplace First Aid
Max Student Instructor Ratio:	12:1
Course Duration:	3 days/18 hours
Assessment:	Independant knowledge and skills assessment
Certificate Expiry:	3 years from date of completion
HSE Approval Number	Great Britain: 1397/94 Northern Ireland: 76

Course Topics

Introduction

Principles of First Aid Chain Of Survival Emergency Management Procedure Care Cycle™

Scene Safety

Scene Survey Exposure Protection Risk to Rescuer Barrier Devices

Basic Life Support

Primary Survey and Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Adult

Life Threatening Conditions

Severe Bleeding Shock Management

Secondary Survey

Patient History Taking Chief Complaint Signs and Symptoms Past Medical History Physical Assessment Head to Toe Survey

First Aid Topics

Breathing Problems Circulatory Problems Environmental Problems Nervous System Problems Other Medical Problems Other Injuries

First Aid Health and Safety

First Aid Kit Accident Reporting COSHHRIDDOR

Student Materials Includes:

Skills Guide Successful Completion Card Emergency Reference GuidePlan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form

Hands-on Skill Practice

Students will practice the skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course.

Course Duration

3 days / 18 hours

Assessment

Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills. There is also a summative assessment of knowledge and skills at the end of this course.