First Aid at Work |
Overview: |
| There is a legal requirement for an employer to undertake an assessment of first aid needs in the workplace with a view to providing adequate first aid cover for the workforce and any visitors. This course gives the candidate the confidence to manage a first aid incident in the workplace and ensure legal compliance with regulation. |
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Who should
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| Any individual designated with the responsibility to attend a sudden illness or accident within the workplace. This person should be able to respond to an incident when required.
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Course
Outcome: |
| On successful completion of the course and final practical skills assessment, the candidate will be awarded an HSE-First Aid Certificate of competency valid for three years.
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Course Content: |
| Introduction
Priorities of treatment
Actions in an emergency
Assessment of injuries/illness
Unconscious casualty
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Fracture management
Control of bleeding
Causes of unconsciousness
Choking |
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| Duration: 4 days (24hrs student contact). As of 1st October 2009 this will be a three day course |
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