Emergency First Aid at Work

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Course description: 

This course teaches the theoretical and practical skills necessary to deal with first aid emergencies.

Candidates are taught about personal safety, the best methods to assess an incident, how to record and report on an incident, what to keep in your first aid kit and legislation.

The course also provides an opportunity for learners to use the practical techniques relating to resuscitation, injury, shock, blood loss and more.

Learning Objectives: 

Understand the role of the first-aider including reference to:

  • The importance of preventing cross infection
  • The need for recording incidents and actions
  • Use of available equipment
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safety, promptly and effectively in a emergency
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious including seizure.
  • Administer CPR
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
  • Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
Category: 
Health & Safety
Tutor: 
Tony Coupe - Truro College
Course dates: 
Wed, 28/05/2014 - 10:00 to 18:30
Venue: 
Room 4 (Carn Gwaval Wellbeing Centre)
Course fees: 
£80.00
Equipment to bring: 
Pen & paper.
Lunch/refreshments: 
Tea/coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch. A lunch break will be provided and ther length of this will be decided during the morning.
Assessment: 
The tutor will monitor your progress throughout the day.
Homework: 
None.
Additional costs: 
None.
Further development: 
You could train for another qualification in health and safety or environmental protection.
Qualification gained: 
CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.