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Course Specification:
Intended Participant:
HSE Trained Workplace First Aid
Max Student Instructor Ratio:

12:1
Max Class Size:

24 (with 2 instructors)
Course Duration:
24 Hours
Assessment: Independent knowledge and skills assessment
Certificate Expiry:
3 years from date of completion
HSE Approval Number: Great Britain: 1397/94
Northern Ireland: 76


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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 initial course is delivered over a minimum of 4 days (24 contact hours). The 2 day refresher course covers the complete syllabus and updates any changes to procedures or protocols.

This course also meets the first aid requirements of the Department for Children, Schools and Families for First Aid in Schools.

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
COSHH
RIDDOR

Student Materials Includes:
Essential Skills Guide
Emergency Reference Guide
Successful Completion Card
Emergency Plan & Guidance Card
Wall Certificate
Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form

Hands-on Skill Practice
Students will practice the essential skills in small groups and will apply these skills in scenario sessions during the course

Course Duration
Initial Training: 24 hours
Retraining time: 12 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.
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