Overview

The 2 day First Aid at Work refresher Course is designed to update and refresh the skills of delegates wishing to renew their existing 3 day First Aid at Work Certificate.

Content

The course aims to update and refresh delegates knowledge of the First aid at work syllabus which include the following:

• Assess and prioritise a first aid incident

• Deal with an unconscious casualty

• Carry out resuscitation (CPR)

• Control bleeding and manage shock

• Health & Safety (First Aid) law and Regulations

• Deal with injuries to bones, muscles and joints

• Deal with a casualty suffering burns and scalds

• Deal with casualties overcome by fumes or suffering from poisoning

• Deal with a broad range of common injuries and illnesses until the arrival of medical care

• AED (Use of a AED, chain of survival, safety considerations)

• Basic Life Support

• Examination of a Casualty

• Common Illnesses

• Chest Pains including Heart Attacks & Angina

• Managing head and eye injuries

• Seizures (Adults)

• Shock

• Asthma

• Fainting/Feeling Faint

• Low Blood Sugar/Diabetic Emergencies

• Allergic reactions

• Stroke

• Dressings

• Using and maintaining recording keeping and reporting

• Use and maintain first Aid Kits

Duration

2 days

Assessment

Candidates are assessed via continuous trainer observation and written assessment. Candidates need a basic command of English. We may be able to make specific arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact our office on 01709 464050 for any guidance and/or queries.

Delegates must have a current First Aid at Work or a First Aid at Work Refresher Certificate. If the certificate has expired, then please contact our office to discuss.

Summary

Taught by experts with extensive experience in this field, our courses are designed to be enjoyable whilst ensuring that candidates acquire the relevant knowledge and skills to pass the course. Candidates will be issued with certification upon successful completion of the course which last for three years.