First Aid at Work
Meeting requirements from the Health and Safety Executive and Health and Safety Regulations 1981
The 18-hour First Aid at Work course is designed for high-risk environments to fulfill requirements from the Health and Safety Executive and Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Delegates will learn life-saving First Aid skills to ensure confidence and competence in First Aid.
The course covers the content as required from the HSE, including incident management, injuries (both minor and severe), and dealing with unconsciousness. Delegates are assessed based on practical competency with plenty of opportunity to practice First Aid skills throughout the training.
We can deliver training in your workplace in Berkshire and surrounding areas. Upon completion of training delegates will receive a Level 3 certificate valid for three years and a handy digital booklet to refer to after training.
To receive a quote for training, please fill out our quote request form and one of our office team will get back to you with more information.
Content required by the Health and Safety Executive:
Day One:
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The role of the First Aider
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Incident management and emergency action planning
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Primary Survey
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CPR
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Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Casualty movement
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Fainting
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Burns
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Bleeding (minor and severe)
Day Two:
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Unconscious casualty
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Seizure management
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Shock (including anaphylaxis)
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Asthma
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Chest pains (including heart attack)
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Bone, muscle and joint injury
Day Three:
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Head injuries
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Spinal injuries
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Sprains and strains
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Eye injuries
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Stroke
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Low blood sugar
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Poisons
