First Aid at Work

Course duration and objective

This course is 3 days

This course is aimed at companies and organisations where their risk assessment indicates that a first aid at work qualification is required. We train candidates how to assess if an adult is not breathing and how to perform CPR and, if appropriate, use a defibrillator. We know this can be very stressful so we’ll also give you some guidance on how to cope and how to manage a situation like this. We will then train you in some of the typical injuries or illness that can occur in working environments.

Course content

The role of the first aider
Head injuries
Managing an emergency
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Communication and casualty care
Low blood sugar
Asthma
Poisoning
Bleeding (minor and severe)
Resuscitation (adult CPR)
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Seizures (adult)
Burns and scalds
Severe allergic reaction
Chest pains (including heart attack)
Shock
Choking (adult)
Spinal injuries
Eye injuries
Stroke
Fainting
Unresponsive casualty
Defibrillator prompts and how to respond
Defibrillator pad placement

Assessment and Qualification

Candidates will be supported and assessed throughout the course
Successful candidates will receive our ‘First Aid at Work’ qualification
This certificate is valid for three years