Emergency First Aid at Work

Who is it for?

Suitable for people 18 years and over, this course is designed for anyone wanting to become an accredited first aider or appointed person. Staff who work in lower hazards environments, have fewer staff or where HSE guidelines indicate staff should be trained and hold a certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work.

Duration: 1 day

Course content includes:

• The role of the first aider
• Communicating with a casualty
• Contents of first aid kits (avoiding cross infection)
• Recording of incidents and accidents
• Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
• Administer first aid to a casualty who;
• Is unconscious
• Requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Is choking
• Is wounded or bleeding
• Is in shock
• Has minor conditions - to include; minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns & scalds, small splinters

Qualification:

Emergency first aid at work (EFAW) certificate, valid for 3 years.

Pre-requisites:

Candidates must be physically able to carry out the procedures detailed in the course outline and must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment.

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