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 First Aid at Work
(HSE approved)
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4
Day course (24 Hours)
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The course aims to
train employees up to the standard required by the Health and Safety
Executive for the Purpose of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
1981.
Course Content
On completion of
the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills of
First Aid at work. These topics include;
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The Aims & Priorities of First
Aid |
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First Aid Legislation |
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Reporting accidents |
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Infectious Diseases |
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Primary Survey—DRABC |
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Unconscious Casualties |
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Casualty Examination |
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Moving a casualty |
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Wounds and Bleeding |
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Basic Life Support |
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Burns and Scalds |
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Fractures |
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Wounds and Bleeding |
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Treatment of Shock |
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Seizures - Epilepsy |
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Head Injuries – Skull fractures,
Compression, Concussion |
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Stroke |
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Heart Attack and Angina |
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Diabetes |
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Asthma |
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Miscellaneous Conditions |
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Qualification
On completion of the course, candidates will be assessed in Practical and
Theory aspects of First Aid to the Health and Safety Executive Approved
standard. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the award
of a ‘First Aid At Work’ certificate.
The
HSE First Aid at
Work certificate will be valid for three years and
should be renewed by attending a two-day Refresher course before the expiry
date of the certificate.
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