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First Aid Courses


Appointed Persons First Aid (full or half day) Course Syllabus (half day) Introduction to First Aid The principles of First Aid Assessment of a Casualty Recovery Position CPR The use of bandages and dressings Control of bleeding – minor, major Shock *Modules (makes a full day)* *If you are looking for specialist training, please ask us about our modules. They include:* *Children and babies* *Sports injuries* *Care of the Elderly* *Schools* *Or bespoke modules written for your needs* In-company This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates. How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662

Appointed Persons First Aid (full or half day)

Course Syllabus (half day)

Introduction to First Aid

The principles of First Aid

Assessment of a Casualty

Recovery Position

CPR

The use of bandages and dressings

Control of bleeding – minor, major

Shock

Modules (makes a full day)

If you are looking for specialist training, please ask us about our modules. They include:

Children and babies
Sports injuries
Care of the Elderly
Schools
Or bespoke modules written for your needs

In-company
This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates.

How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662


First Aid 4 day first aid at work Aim To enable candidates to give adequate and effective first aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment Risk Assessment First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel in the workplace are requirements of Health and Safety law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can possibly limit potential sick leave through prompt action. Course Syllabus Day 1 Introduction to First Aid, principles of First Aid How we breathe and what can go wrong Assessment of a Casualty Recovery Position Rescue Breathing and CPR Introduction of causes of unconsciousness To include: asphyxia, heart attack, shock, fainting Day 2 The circulatory system, blood and blood loss The use of bandages and dressings Control of bleeding – minor, major and internal Unconsciousness to inc: stroke, seizures, head injuries, poison, diabetes Transport of a casualty Day 3 Duties of a First Aider, HSE Regulations and Contents of a First Aid Kit Fractures, sprains and dislocations Assessment and treatment of burns and scalds Eye Injuries Anaphylactic Shock Dealing with emergency situations Day 4 Revision of all and Practice, scenarios, Final Assessment In-company This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates. Please call us to discuss. How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662

First Aid

4 day first aid at work

Aim
To enable candidates to give adequate and effective first aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment

Risk Assessment
First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel in the workplace are requirements of Health and Safety law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can possibly limit potential sick leave through prompt action.

Course Syllabus

Day 1

Introduction to First Aid, principles of First Aid
How we breathe and what can go wrong
Assessment of a Casualty
Recovery Position
Rescue Breathing and CPR
Introduction of causes of unconsciousness
To include: asphyxia, heart attack, shock, fainting

Day 2

The circulatory system, blood and blood loss
The use of bandages and dressings
Control of bleeding – minor, major and internal
Unconsciousness to inc: stroke, seizures, head injuries, poison, diabetes
Transport of a casualty

Day 3

Duties of a First Aider, HSE Regulations and Contents of a First Aid Kit
Fractures, sprains and dislocations
Assessment and treatment of burns and scalds
Eye Injuries
Anaphylactic Shock
Dealing with emergency situations

Day 4

Revision of all and Practice, scenarios, Final Assessment

In-company
This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates. Please call us to discuss.

How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662


First Aid 2 day first aid at work requalification Aim To enable candidates to give adequate and effective first aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment Risk Assessment First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel in the workplace are requirements of Health and Safety law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can possibly limit potential sick leave through prompt action. 2 Day Requalification Course Syllabus Day 1 The principles of First Aid How we breathe and what can go wrong Assessment of a Casualty Recovery Position Rescue Breathing and CPR Introduction of causes of unconsciousness To include: asphyxia, heart attack, shock, fainting The circulatory system Blood and blood loss The use of bandages and dressings Control of bleeding – minor, major and internal Unconsciousness to inc: stroke, seizures, head injuries, poison, diabetes Transport of a casualty Day 2 Duties of a First Aider HSE Regulations and Contents of a First Aid Kit Fractures, sprains and dislocations Assessment and treatment of burns and scalds Eye Injuries Anaphylactic Shock Dealing with emergency situations Final Assessment In-company This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates. Please call us to discuss. How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662

First Aid

2 day first aid at work requalification
Aim
To enable candidates to give adequate and effective first aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment

Course Syllabus

Day 1

The principles of First Aid
How we breathe and what can go wrong
Assessment of a Casualty
Recovery Position
Rescue Breathing and CPR
Introduction of causes of unconsciousness
To include: asphyxia, heart attack, shock, fainting
The circulatory system
Blood and blood loss
The use of bandages and dressings
Control of bleeding – minor, major and internal
Unconsciousness to inc: stroke, seizures, head injuries, poison, diabetes
Transport of a casualty

Day 2

Duties of a First Aider
HSE Regulations and Contents of a First Aid Kit
Fractures, sprains and dislocations
Assessment and treatment of burns and scalds
Eye Injuries
Anaphylactic Shock
Dealing with emergency situations
Final Assessment

In-company
This course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for up to 6-24 delegates. Please call us to discuss.

How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662


Early Years First Aid 2 day early years first aid Aim To enable candidates to give adequate and efficient first aid to a casualty, baby or child, following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment. Risk Assessment First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel in the workplace are requirements of Heath & Safety Law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can possibly limit potential sick leave through prompt action. Course is aimed at those working with children. Course Syllabus Follows recommended syllabus from SureStart, Pre-School Learning Alliance and the National Childminders Association Planning for first aid emergencies involving babies and children Dealing with emergencies involving babies and children Resuscitating babies and children Recognising and dealing with shock in babies and children Recognising and responding appropriately to anaphylactic shock in babies and children Recognising and responding appropriately to electric shock in babies and children Recognising and responding appropriately to bleeding in babies and children Responding appropriately to burns and scalds in babies and children Responding appropriately to choking in babies and children. Responding appropriately to suspected fractures in babies and children Responding appropriately to head, neck and back injuries in babies and children Recognising and responding appropriately to cases of poisoning in babies and children Responding appropriately to foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses of babies and children Responding appropriately to eye injuries in babies and children Responding appropriately to bites and stings in babies and children Responding appropriately with effects of extreme heat and cold in babies and children Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions in babies and young children Recognising and responding appropriately to the emergency needs of babies and children with chronic medical conditions including: - epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell, diabetes Recognising and responding appropriately to meningitis and other serious sudden illness In-company This 2 day course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for 6 to 24 delegates. How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662

Early Years First Aid
2 day early years first aid

Aim
To enable candidates to give adequate and efficient first aid to a casualty, baby or child, following an injury or illness using materials or HSE approved first aid equipment.

Risk Assessment
First Aid equipment and first aid trained personnel in the workplace are requirements of Heath & Safety Law. In emergencies, First Aiders can act to prevent situations becoming major issues and can possibly limit potential sick leave through prompt action. Course is aimed at those working with children.

Course Syllabus
Follows recommended syllabus from SureStart, Pre-School Learning Alliance and the National Childminders Association

Planning for first aid emergencies involving babies and children
Dealing with emergencies involving babies and children
Resuscitating babies and children
Recognising and dealing with shock in babies and children
Recognising and responding appropriately to anaphylactic shock in babies and children
Recognising and responding appropriately to electric shock in babies and children
Recognising and responding appropriately to bleeding in babies and children
Responding appropriately to burns and scalds in babies and children
Responding appropriately to choking in babies and children.
Responding appropriately to suspected fractures in babies and children
Responding appropriately to head, neck and back injuries in babies and children
Recognising and responding appropriately to cases of poisoning in babies and children
Responding appropriately to foreign bodies in eyes, ears and noses of babies and children
Responding appropriately to eye injuries in babies and children
Responding appropriately to bites and stings in babies and children
Responding appropriately with effects of extreme heat and cold in babies and children
Responding appropriately to febrile convulsions in babies and young children
Recognising and responding appropriately to the emergency needs of babies and children with chronic medical conditions including: - epilepsy, asthma, sickle cell, diabetes
Recognising and responding appropriately to meningitis and other serious sudden illness

In-company

This 2 day course is also available on an in company basis across the UK for 6 to 24 delegates.

How about asking for assistance from our staff who have a working knowledge of these courses on Freefone 0800 345 7662