Course Overview

The skills learnt on this course are not only invaluable in the workplace, but also at home, outdoors and in general life..

Who is it for?

If a First Aider is not legally required, an employer must still appoint a person to take charge of first aid provision, and this course provides that person with the necessary knowledge to do so. This course is also ideal for lone workers, employees of smaller low risk organisations and any individual who wants a solid grounding in basic first aid. This course is often the minimum requirement for sports instructors, teachers and support workers.

Topics covered

• Assessing a casualty
• CPR
• Rescue breathing
• Wounds & bleeding
• Spinal injuries
• Shock
• Maintaining First Aid Kits
• Choking

Client specific areas such as head injuries, epilepsy and diabetes etc can be included.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the delegates will be able to:

• Recognise and appropriately treat most emergency situations
• Give emergency First Aid to an injured person until medical assistance arrives
• Carry out the duties of an Appointed Person as specified within the First Aid Regulations

Assessment

There is no formal assessment as this is not required by the HSE, but each delegate will receive a certificate which is valid for 3 years.

Duration

4 ½ hours

This course can be run in-house for up to 16 delegates and the subjects covered can be tailored to suit your organisations requirements, please contact us for further details.  You will find our prices very competitive.

This course is also available to small groups (families, groups of friends etc) and on a 1 to 1 basis for individuals, please contact us for further details.

Cost

£380 per course, delvered on site for up to 16 people.

To book, please contact us.