Emergency First Aid at Work
Where a workplace First Aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Duration
1 day
Objectives
All learners will gain the skills and knowledge to provide their organisation with Emergency First Aid that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Course Content
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns
• Assessment of the situation • Anatomy • Choking
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Epilepsy
• Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock
Awarding Body
NUCO
Certification
Practical assessment is carried out by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.
In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.