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First Aid Courses

First Aid at Work Course (3 Day)

From 1st October 2009 there will be two levels of first aider recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), these are First Aider At Work and Emergency First Aider At Work.

If you have more than one employee working at a location, the HSE requires you to undertake a first aid risk assessment to determine the number and type of first aiders that are required to provide adequate first aid cover.

This comprehensive HSE approved course is for people intending to act as a FIRST AIDER AT WORK. It is designed to give the First Aider the skills necessary to give effective life support, diagnose & treat injuries or illness, and maintain 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 situation that may arise in the working environment.

Course content

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • The respiratory system
  • Care of the airway
  • Care of the unconscious patient
  • The circulatory System
  • Control of bleeding
  • Treatment of burns & scalds
  • Communication & delegation in an emergency
  • Treatment of shock
  • Recognition & treatment of common medical conditions
  • Treatment of poisoning
  • The skeletal system
  • Treatment of injuries to bones, muscles & joints
  • Accident reporting & First Aid at Work regulations

First Aid at Work Course Requalification (2 Day)

From 1st October 2009 there will be two levels of first aider recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), these are First Aider At Work and Emergency First Aider At Work. The qualifications of all First Aiders trained under the current system (before October 2009) will remain valid and can be counted in the new first aid needs assessment.

This Health & Safety approved course is available only to FIRST AIDERS who wish to renew their FIRST AID AT WORK certificate.

With training direct from the experts, the trained First Aider can compliment their skills with new procedures and techniques.

The course has a high level of practical skill and theoretical knowledge, so the First Aider can continue to deal promptly and effectively with any situation that may arise in the working environment.

It is essential that all First Aiders are in possession of a valid and in date FIRST AID AT WORK certificate issued by a HSE approved training provider, which must be shown at the start of this course. If you are unsure of the validity of your existing certificate please contact us and we will be glad to advise you.

Course content

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • The respiratory system
  • Care of the airway
  • Care of the unconscious patient
  • The circulatory System
  • Control of bleeding
  • Treatment of burns & scalds
  • Communication & delegation in an emergency
  • Treatment of shock
  • Recognition & treatment of common medical conditions
  • Treatment of poisoning
  • The skeletal system
  • Treatment of injuries to bones, muscles & joints
  • Accident reporting & First Aid at Work regulations

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

This is the shortest first aid course offered by First On Scene and is designed for all abilities to learn or refresh their essential lifesaving skills. The emphasis of this course is very much about 'hands on' training, using adult, child and infant resus manikins. The latest resuscitation council guidelines (introduced by most training providers in 2006) will be taught, so this course is ideal for people wishing to update their skills since their last course.

Research published by the HSE in a position statement in October 2005 indicated serious concerns about the current frequency of refresher training (every 3 years) and suggested the need for more frequent training.

The HSE stated in this document that it would like to see the introduction of annual 1/2 day refresher courses at the earliest opportunity, due the significant deterioration of skills over time.

Course content

  • Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties including placing an unconscious person in the recovery position
  • Practice cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Emergency First Aid for Parents & Child Carers (2 Day)

Our trainers have dealt with hundreds of 'paediatric' emergencies, and can draw upon this unrivalled knowledge to pass on their life saving skills. This is a basic first aid course designed for parents and anyone who may have to administer first aid to a child or baby.

Course content

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (Adult, Child and Baby)
  • The respiratory system
  • Choking and care of the airway (Adult, Child and Baby)
  • Care of the unconscious child
  • The circulatory system
  • Communication & delegation in an emergency
  • Dealing with other common childhood medical conditions
  • Control of bleeding
  • Treatment of burns & scalds

Emergency First Aid at Work Course (1 Day)

From 1st October 2009 there will be two levels of first aider recognised by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), these are First Aider At Work and Emergency First Aider At Work.

If you have more than one employee working at a location, the HSE requires you to undertake a first aid risk assessment to determine the number and type of first aiders that are required to provide adequate first aid cover.

This is the HSE approved course is for people who are required to act as an Emergency First Aider at Work. The course has been designed to equip the Emergency First Aider with the skills necessary to take charge and deal with an emergency effectively. The emphasis is placed on preventing situations from becoming worse and maintaining life until help arrives.

Many private individuals also book on to this course as it is an excellent basic first aid course for the general public.

Course content

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • The respiratory system
  • Choking and care of the airway
  • Care of the unconscious patient
  • The circulatory system
  • Communication & delegation in an emergency
  • Dealing with other common medical conditions
  • Control of bleeding
  • Treatment of burns & scalds

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Automated External Defibrillation (AED) is no longer just for doctors and paramedics. Advances in technology now make it possible for rescuers with very limited training to save lives by providing defibrillation following sudden cardiac arrest.

The certificate is valid for 12 months. Delegates should attend a half day refresher course and re-assessment before the certificate expires (it is suggested that this is done after 6-9 months in the first instance).

Course content

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
  • Anatomy and physiology of the heart
  • Assessments
  • Risks & safety procedures of defibrillation
  • Automated External Defibrillator practical

 

To book a place on any of our courses please call us on 07886 598856 or submit an enquiry.