Description

Course Title:

First Aid at Work (Initial Qualification)

Course Content:

The course has been designed to equip the First Aider with the skills necessary to give effective life support, treat injuries or illness and maintain the care and comfort of the casualty.

Students will learn a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge so that they can deal competently with any first aid situation that may arise in the working environment.

• Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the importance of preventing cross infection; the need for recording incidents & actions & the use of available equipment
• Assess the situation & circumstances in order to act safely, promptly & effectively in an emergency
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious, including seizure
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is:
  – Choking
  – Wounded & bleeding
  – Suffering from shock
• Provide first aid for injuries including Injuries to bones, muscles & joints, including suspected spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns, scalds & eye injuries
• Sudden poisoning & anaphylactic shock
• Recognise the presence & provide appropriate first aid for major illness including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes.