The First Aid at Work (statutory) course complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Successful students receive certificates to show that they are qualified to be First Aiders in the workplace for the next three years.

Outline programme:

Dealing with accidents and illness
Using a First Aid kit
Simple record keeping
Resuscitation
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Choking
Treatment of a heart attack
Control of bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Shock

Outcomes:

The knowledge and confidence to deal with a First Aid emergency

Course duration:

2 days

Course information:

Assessment: Two parts - Practical skills test and an oral exam

HSE Accredited: Yes - with certificate.

Pre-requisite: All candidates need to hold a current First Aid at Work Certificate.