Overview

Roles/Responsibilities of Employers and Employees for FAW
Priorities of First Aid
Managing an incident;
Care of an unconscious casualty
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation;
Disorders of the airway
Dealing with bleed and shock
Causes of unconsciousness
Burns & scalds
Injuries to bones ligaments & joints
Poisoning
Recognition and management of major illnesses and appropriate action
Miscellaneous injuries
Epi-Pen use
Record keeping and accident reporting
Infection control
Communication and delegation in an emergency
Manage the transportation of a casualty

Duration

16 Hours [3 Days]

Maximum Number

12 [Optimum 10]

Aims

On completion of this course candidates will have the knowledge and skills to provide first aid cover in a workplace environment in accordance with the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981. Candidates will be issued with an HSE certificate / card.

Teaching Methods

Classroom (Powerpoint, Handouts, Videos,Written Question Paper)
Practical (Demonstrations, Hands on, Assessment of Competence)

Outcomes