The Level 2 Certificate in Emergency First Aid in the Workplace is designed to train individuals and company staff that require appointed person training in basic first aid skills. This course will provide first aid skills necessary to manage a patient that is not breathing normally, is unconscious or is bleeding prior to the arrival of the emergency services.

The Emergency First Aid qualification is designed to meet the recommendations of the HSE Health and Safety First Aid at Work (1981) Regulations for Appointed Persons in the Workplace.

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 & Reassessment Clearing the Airway Recovery Position CPR Adult Alternative Ventilation Procedures Introduction to AED’s Choking Adult Life Threatening Conditions Severe Bleeding Shock Management First Aid Health and Safety First Aid Kit Accident Reporting

Student Materials Includes: Essential Skills Guide Successful Completion Card Course Evaluation and Statement of Understanding Form Emergency Plan & Guidance Card Wall Certificate FAQ Candidate Information Pack 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: 6 hours Retraining time: Currently retraining for this course is to retake to full course after 3 years. Assessment Students are assessed throughout the course by instructor observation of the essential skills and external moderation by the awarding body.