First Aid At Work
This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider.
Available dates
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28-30 Sep 20263 DaysFalkirk Campus F1.136239.00
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28-30 Oct 20263 DaysFalkirk Campus F1.136239.00
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25-27 Nov 20263 DaysFalkirk Campus F1.136239.00
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Description
Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.
Prerequisites
No entry requirements
Content
You will gain the confidence and practical skills to manage life-threatening emergencies as well as a wide range of workplace injuries and illnesses. Training is based on adult casualties.
The role and responsibilities of a first aider:
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and defibrillation (AED)
- Recovery position
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Choking
- Wounds and bleeding
- Hypovolaemic shock
- Minor injuries
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Eye injuries
Certification
On successful completion, you will receive a First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for 3 years, meeting all workplace health and safety standards.