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.
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