HSE First Aid at work training (4 day and 2 day)

A Health & Safety Executive approved four-day course that complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace First Aiders.

HSE Registered Training Organisation No. 52/01
Where an employer has carried out a risk assessment, and identified a need for a fully qualified First Aider, a person should be nominated for training in accordance with the HSE guidance on personnel selection. Potential First Aiders should be of reliable disposition with good communication skills. They should possess an aptitude to absorb new knowledge and skills, and be able to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures. Their normal duties should be such that these may be left to go immediately to an emergency.

Course Content
Delegates will receive thorough training in a range of First Aid competencies including:

• Aims and principles of first aid
• Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures
• Resuscitation (Basic Life Support)
• Management of the unconscious casualty
• Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
• Assessment and treatment of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
• Assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning and eye injuries
• Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses
• Emergency transport of casualties
• Legal aspects of first aid at work - Record keeping and use of equipment

Course Outcome
On successful completion of the course and final assessment, the delegate will receive the HSE approved, nationally recognised First Aid at Work certificate. This is valid for 3 years.

Duration
4 Days consecutive or a split course (e.g. 2 x 2 days over a two-week period) or 2 Days consecutive (2 day)