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This
is an HSE approved qualification which meets the statutory requirements
of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for the First
Aider in the workplace. It is suitable for all people wishing to gain
the knowledge, competence and confidence required to provide emergency
life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.
The course is based on the most recent edition of the First Aid Manual.
The course is based on the most recent edition of the First
Aid Manual (currently the 9th edition) and will cover the
following:
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duties of a first aider
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managing an incident
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assessing a casualty
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the unconscious casualty
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medical emergencies
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conditions affecting the respiratory system
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conditions affecting the circulatory system
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conditions affecting the nervous system
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injuries to bones, joints & muscles
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burns & scalds
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the effects of heat & cold
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foreign objects, poisoning, bites & stings
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maintaining accurate records
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techniques and equipment
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the first aid kit and other resources
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first aid at work and the law
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Duration of the Course
The course will last for 21 hours
Assessments
As well as the ongoing assessment of knowledge and skills
gained, you will be required to take part in incident role
plays in order to demonstrate an active knowledge of current
recommendations concerning CPR, emergency life support and
first aid treatment. There will be three parts to the
assessment:
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin - the assessor
will act as a willing bystander |
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the management of an unconscious but breathing casualty - no
help will be available |
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the correct treatment of a casualty suffering with one or
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 medical emergency
severe bleeding
shock
severe burn
choking
sprain or strain
A first aid box will be available and
the assessor will be a willing bystander
The certificate is valid
for 3 years, but the current guidelines strongly recommend
that first aid trained staff should attend a half-day update
every twelve months, and in order to maintain the
qualification it is necessary to attend a First Aid at Work
Requalification course before the certificate expires.
Cost
£230.00
this includes tuition fees, course materials and assessment fees.
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