First Aid at Work

The First Aid at Work qualification is for adults who wish to be qualified to provide first aid for adults in a high-risk environment. For individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Providing first aid to adults aged 18 and above.
The role and responsibilities of a first aider; assessing an incident; managing an unresponsive casualty; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); recovery position; heart attack; stroke; chocking; epilepsy; asthma, diabetes; anaphylaxis shock; head and spinal injuries; chest injuries; wounds and bleeding; fractures; sprains, strains and dislocations; minor injuries; burns and scalds; poisoning; eye injuries

Important information for all candidates before attending this course:

• Full attendance is required. Course starts 9:30 ends 4:30
• Lunch is 30 minutes.
• Arriving late/leaving early may mean exclusion from the course/assessments and therefore the student is unable to complete the course, and is not eligible for certificate/qualification.
• Leaving the room during the course may lead to non-certification.
• Please carry out a personal risk assessment for the practical activities on the course.
• CPR MUST be demonstrated by kneeling on the floor in order to pass the course and receive qualification/certificate.
• There will be floor work, all candidates should wear loose fitting trousers, and appropriate foot wear
• All candidates are advised to bring photo ID, and inform the instructor if they have any serious health/ allergy issues.