Emergency First Aid at Work

On completion of training, successful candidates should have satisfactorily demonstrated competence in:

• Understanding the role of the first-aider, including reference to: – the importance of preventing cross infection;
  – The need for recording incidents and actions;
  – Use of available equipment;
• Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• Administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Administering first aid to a casualty who is choking;
• Administering first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
• Administering first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
• Providing appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).

(Follows HSE guidance on course content.)

• Duration: One day
• Course Title: Emergency First Aid at Work