This course is designed for candidates that work as First Aiders in the work place
– 3 day modular course (minimum 18 hours)
– 3 year validation for statutory and workplace needs
– Introduction of a systematic method of First Aid for managing casualties
– Covers HSE syllabus for First Aiders at work according to the ’81 & ’97 regulations, UK & European Guidelines
HSE First Aider
– Can take control of an incident until a nurse, doctor or ambulance arrives.
– Fulfils health & safety requirements for the HSE First Aid at Work.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including
– Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
– Heart attacks
– Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
– Eye injuries
– Fractures and spinal injuries
– Choking
– Control of bleeding
– Chest injuries
– Assessment of the situation
– Diabetes
– Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
– Asthma
– Head injuries
– Poisoning
– Sprains and strains
– Stroke
– Burns
– Epilepsy
– Resuscitation
– Bandaging
– AED Use