This is a one day course, it is suitable for all who wish to learn Basic First Aid and those who need a formal qualification, but the risk assessment shows that the full First Aid at Work certificate is not necessary. The course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The course content will be tailored to the needs of the workplace(s) involved but will always cover:
• First Aid Legislation
• Assessing incidents
• Dealing with unconscious casualties and Resuscitation
• Choking
• Asthma
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Aftercare
• First Aid kits
• AED awareness
There is no external assessment. Candidates will need to demonstrate competency to the course tutor during the course.
The maximum number of candidates allowed is 12, It is difficult to run an effective course with less than 5 participants. If run at your premises; smaller numbers can be placed onto one of our open courses.
The certificate is valid for 3 years.