This course is designed for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks, where a nominated person is required to take charge in the event of an illness or accident. The course complies fully with the current Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Code of Practice.

Course Content:

• The role of the first aider in the workplace including:
• the importance of preventing cross infection
• recording incidents and actions (Accident Book)
• use of equipment and first aid kits
• relevant First Aid at Work Regulations
• Managing an incident - safely - promptly and effectively
• Priorities of treatment (ABC)
• Resuscitation CPR – Adult / Child & Baby
• Causes and the management of an unconscious casualty including seizures
• Cardio vascular diseases including heart attacks and strokes 
• Choking
• Treatment for wounds and severe blood loss
• Shock
• Minor injuries management

Course Duration

• 1 Day

Course Material

• All delegates receive a comprehensive course book at the start of the course.

Assessment

• All delegates are assessed as to their competency by continued assessment throughout the course.

Certification

• Successful delegates receive a Health and Safety approved Emergency First Aid Certificate (EFAW) valid for three years.

Dates/Venue/Price

• For training dates, venues and prices please contact our training department on 01344-751699 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit our website at www.premedhealthcare.ltd.uk