HSE Approved First Aid at Work - 3 Day Course

November 22nd - 24th 2010
9am - 5pm
Glasgow Airport Business Centre

Course Syllabus

Day One

Introduction to First Aid Assessing an Emergency Situation & Passing on Information Primary & Secondary Survey Recovery position (including Spinal Recovery Position) Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Circulatory System & Common Disorders Airway & Breathing Problems Wounds & Bleeding including dealing with Foreign Bodies Contents of a First Aid Kit & Practical Bandaging Shock Scenario Work & Recap

Day Two

Crush Injuries Injuries to Bones, Muscles & Joints Recap of Primary, Secondary Survey, Recovery Position & CPR Burns & Scalds Epilepsy Diabetes Eye Injuries Scenario Work & Recap

Day Three

Poisoning Extremes of Heat & Cold Causes of Unconsciousness Recap of Primary, Secondary Survey, Recovery Position & CPR Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) Accident Books, Regulations & Legislation, Prevention of Accidents

Certification

On successful completion of an assessment, the student will be awarded with a Health and Safety Executive Approved First Aid at Work Certificate.

The HSE have stated that it is best practice to carry out first aid annual refresher training to ensure retention of knowledge and a requalification course should be repeated every 3 years to ensure certification remains valid.

Teaching Methods

Training materials include PowerPoint presentation, DVD presentations, workbooks, first aid quiz, first aid scenarios and first-aid manuals.

Candidates are encouraged to participate fully in the course and discussion of work place situations is encouraged.

Delegate Rate : £195 + VAT

You will receive email confirmation of your booking. Please contact the events team on 0141 847 5450 if you have not received this within 48 hours.

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