First
aid training courses in Caithness and Sutherland and the Scottish
Highlands and
Islands
First
aid at work (HSE
approved) - 3 days
This course covers the
practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The
course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first
aid emergencies.
Who should attend?
Nominated workplace first
aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first
aid.
What you will learn
The course will give you the
knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the
workplace.
Course
content
- Accident and illness procedure
- First aid kit
- Record keeping
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Heart attacks
- Resuscitation
- Shock
- Choking
- Bleeding
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Fractures
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Severe allergic reaction
- Eye injuries
- Diabetes
Course
duration
From
1st October 2009, following the changes announced by the
HSE in workplace first aid training,
the course duration is three days .
Assessment and certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate
valid for three years. This course is legally
compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations
1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders
receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after
which a re-qualification course becomes necessary.
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