First Aid at Work

Maximum number of candidates per course: 12

Course Duration: Three Days (18 hours). Course dates do not have to be consecutive.

Objective:
The candidate is trained and suitable to be individually assessed for the First Aid at Work Certification.

Selection of suitable candidates:
Selection of suitable candidates will depend upon a number of factors. These include:

• Have a reliable disposition and good communication skills.
• Have the aptitude and ability to absorb new knowledge and learn new skills.
• Have the ability to deal with an emergency situation in a calm, controlled manner.
• Be prepared to carry out First Aid within the work place whilst they hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
• Be able to leave their normal duties in order to respond to an emergency.
• Be committed to the safety and health of their fellow workers.

Aims of the course:

• To train the candidate to understand the concept of First Aid at Work.
• To train the candidate in accordance with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations
  1981.
• To prepare the candidate for assessment with the Examiners.
• To build the candidate’s confidence in his/her ability to perform First Aid in numerous
  situations
• 
  To issue First Aid at Work certificates in accordance with the Health & Safety (First-
  Aid) Regulations 1981.

Course Content:
The skills of patient care which are essential to provide life support to an ill or injured person.

Candidates will receive training in a wide range of first aid skills including:

• The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident occurs.
• The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Treatment of casualty who is bleeding (use of bandages and slings).
• Treatment of choking patient.
• Recognition and treatment of shock.
• Simple record keeping following an accident at work.
• Students will also learn to provide care for patients who have:
• Suffered burns or scalds.
• Broken or injured bones, muscles, joints.
• Suffered poisoning.
• Suffered injury to the eye.
• Signs and symptoms of a number of serious illnesses including, heart attack,
  stroke, diabetes etc.
• Suffered extreme temperature changes.

Candidates are required to undertake an independent assessment on the final day of the course.

Certification:
Candidates who successfully complete the course will be awarded a First Aid at Work
certificate, which is valid for three years.

Download PDF: First Aid at Work Course Summary

To Book: Email: claire.graham@sivatech.co.uk or phone 01296 717800.