3 Day First Aid at Work (Initial)
Course Overview
This comprehensive course aims to equip delegates with the essential knowledge and practical experience
to enable them to carry out first aid in the workplace. Delegates will learn vital skills by participating
in unique practical exercises and scenarios devised by the First response Team. This course complies with
the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and is fully approved and accredited by the Health and
Safety Executive.
Who is it for?
The course is suitable for those staff who must obtain a First Aid At Work certificate and become
designated First Aiders in their workplace.
Topics Covered
- Assessing the casualty
- CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation)
- Unconsciousness
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
- Burns and scalds
- Eye injuries
- Shock
- Poisoning
- Casualties overcome by gas or fumes
- Recognition and treatment of illness
- Transportation of casualties
- Client specific subjects including diabetes, epilepsy etc.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Act safely, promptly and effectively during emergencies at work
- Use first aid equipment
- Understand employer duties and legislation
- Maintain first aid records
- Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
Assessment
The course is assessed via a practical exam. If successful the delegate will receive a First Aid at
Work certificate, which is valid for three years.
Duration
Minimum of 18 hours (normally run over 3 days)
This course can be run in-house for up to 12 delegates or individuals can attend our open courses.
Cost
First Aid at Work (on site) £1295.00 + vat per course (12)
First Aid at Work (open courses in Leeds) £190.00 + vat per delegate
Prices include: Professional instruction, all course materials, First Aid at Work manuals and a Health
and Safety Executive approved First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years.
Lunch and refreshments are also provided on our open courses.
(Numbers) in brackets indicates maximum number of delegates per course.
All courses subject to vat at 20%
