First Aid at Work Training Courses

FIRST AID AT WORK

The First Aid at Work training course, conforms with HSE guidance. It provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations.

Our 3 day course covers the following topics:

  • Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges
  • Adult resuscitation (CPR)
  • Allergic reaction
  • Asthma
  • Bone, muscle and joint injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Chest pains
  • Choking adult
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Eye injuries
  • Fainting
  • Head injuries
  • Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory-based)
  • Defibrillator pad placement (theory-based)
  • Low blood sugar
  • Managing an emergency
  • Minor and severe bleeding
  • Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned
  • Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
  • Seizures
  • Shock
  • Spinal injuries
  • Stroke
  • Unresponsive adult
And as well as our public courses at Ripon & Leeds, we can come to you and train at your site.

OUR COURSES