First Aid at Work

Course details

At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:

• Assess emergency situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services.
• Carry out artificial ventilation and chest compressions.
• Place casualty into the recovery position and know to use this position.
• Clear obstructed airway.
• Control severe bleeding.
• Recognise and treat shock.
• Understand the requirements of a first aid kit and how to report accidents in the workplace.
• Recognise and treat major illnesses.
• Deal with burns and scolds.
• Recognise and treat fractures.
• Carry out the duties of a First Aider in a safe and approved manner, with no risk to self or third party.

COURSE CONTENT

• Assessing the casualty and situation
• The unconscious casualty
• Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Head injuries
• Choking and asthma
• Severe bleeding
• Shock
• The first aid kit and reporting procedures
• Heart attack, seizures and diabetes
• Burns and scols
• Fractures

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for anyone involved in a workplace, whether employer or employee who are required to provide First Aid in accordance with Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

This course involves theoretical and practical elements, therefore delegates will need to dress appropriately for carrying out floor-based tasks such as CPR.

CERTIFICATION

Delegates who successfully complete this course, including the practical assessments will receive an SMTS  certificate valid for three years. It is widely recommended that a 3 hour update refresher to be conducted annually and it is mandatory to sit a 2-day re-certification course after 3 years to retain the qualification.