FIRST AID AT WORK
HSE APPROVED
This course is designed to give a comprehensive knowledge of life saving techniques to employees who have a responsibility for first aid.
The course is approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as suitable for the designation of a recognised first aider in the workplace.
This course provides a thorough knowledge of first aid techniques, enabling first aiders to deal with any incident in the workplace. This course will ensure that your business is adhering to HSE requirements and current legislation in relation to having a recognised first aider(s) in the workplace.
COURSE CODE: STL01
DURATION: 3 days
RATIO OF TRAINERS TO CANDIDATES: 1:12
CERTIFICATION: HSE approved First Aid at Work Certificate valid for 3 years
PRE-REQUISITES: None
LOCATIONS: Raglan, South Wales or pre-approved customer sites
TOPICS COVERED: DRABC, Log rolls, Drainage position, CPR, Head injuries, Choking, Asthma, Angina, Heart Attack, Dehydration, Heat Exhaustion, Epilepsy and seizures, Awareness, responses and monitoring a casualty, Diagnosis of injuries and illnesses, Spinal injuries, Suspension Trauma, Causes and treatment of shock, Dealing with minor, major and arterial bleeds (incl. use of tourniquet), Immobilization of fractures and improvising splints, Treatment for the three classes of burns, Diabetes and low blood sugar, Allergies and anaphylactic shock, Hypothermia and frost bite
RELATED COURSES: Emergency First Aid at Work
