First aid can save lives and prevent minor injuries becoming major ones, and under health and safety legislation employers have to ensure that there are adequate and appropriate equipment and facilities for providing first aid in the workplace.This course is specifically designed for teachers and support staff to address the particular First Aid requirements of the school environment. This course also meets the guidance laid down by the Health & Safety Executive for the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate (EFAW).

Guidance on first aid for schools

A good practice guide, Guidance on First Aid for Schools, has been written to provide advice for schools on drawing up first aid policies and ensuring that they are meeting their statutory duties. In particular it includes a checklist of issues which schools may find helpful when undertaking a risk assessment.

Course Content:

• What to do in an emergency
• Management of the sick or injured child
• Management of an unconscious child and infant
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation CPR – Adult / Child & Baby
• Airway disorders including: Choking – Adult / Child & Baby
• Asthma
• Treatment of shock
• Treatment of burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Management of wounds and severe bleeding
• Injuries to bones, joints and muscles
• Anaphylactic shock and the Epi-pen
• First aid kits - classroom - playground - travel

Course Duration

• 1 x 6 Hours or 2 x 3 Hours

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

• A certificate of attendance is issued to all delegates who complete the course. The certificate is 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