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Tel:
01903 937049
Mob:
07982 254 255
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| Who should attend? |
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid, who wish to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
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| Overview and benefits |
Our first aid courses are taught by an experienced instructor who uses high quality training aids, realistic casualty simulation and scenarios drawn from real-life; making the experience memorable and fun.
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| Course Content |
- The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
- Managing incidents - Primary and Secondary Assessments (DRABC)
- Placing an unresponsive, breathing casualty into the recovery position
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Correct use of an AED and placement of pads
- Heart attack, angina and stroke
- Head and spinal injures
- Amputation - correct use of a tourniquet
- Control of bleeding - bandages and slings - support and elevated
- Fractures - dislocations, sprains and strains
- Burns and scalds - severity and treatment
- Shock - hypovolaemic and other types
- Choking - partial and full blockage
- Chest injuries - flail chest and penetrated chest injury and crush syndrome
- Seizures - minor and major
- Asthma, anaphylaxis, croup
- Diabetic emergencies - hypo and hyperglycemia
- Preventing cross infection, recording incidents and actions and the use of available equipment
- Eye and ear injuries
- Minor injuries
- Treatment of poisoning
- Reporting, recording, regulations
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| Outcomes |
This course will give candidates the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
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| Prerequisites |
None. Candidates that have back problems should advise the trainer prior to the course commencing. Candidates are advised to dress appropriately for carrying out floor-based activities.
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| Further Information |
| Awarding body: | Highfield Qualifications |
| Course duration: | 3 day programme |
| Assessment method: | The qualification is assessed via practical demonstration and oral questioning. |
| Valid: | 3 years |
| Maximum: | 12 candidates maximum |
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Course Information Sheet |
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