Basic Skills Update for First Aiders (Annual)

Overview

The HSE "strongly recommends" that it is good practice for First Aiders to complete an annual refresher course. Retention of knowledge and skills deteriorate over the three-year certificate life therefore this course provides valuable refresher and update training. Run yearly, in conjunction with Refresher courses every three years, this produces a very efficient and cost effective training programme.

Aims

To enable candidates to get help and give adequate and efficient Emergency Aid to a casualty at the workplace following an injury or illness using materials to hand, an AED and First Aid equipment.

On completion of training, candidates should have demonstrated their competence to:

  • assess the situation in an emergency
  • administer First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious, including seizure
  • administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Use of an AED
  • administer First Aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding, including mediacal shock.
Target audience

For indiviuals who have completed a First Aid at Work course to enable retention and refresh their knowledge and skills.

Duration
1 day/3 hours
Cost
£425 for up to 12 attendees on your site
Certification
A Certificate of Attendence is issued valid for 1 year
Course Outline

Introduction, registration and welcome
Assessment of a casualty
Recovery position
Artificial ventilation and CPR techniques (including any updates to CPR protocols)
Assessment and treatment of choking casualties
Assessment and treatment of minor and major bleeding, including medical shock
Revision and any recent updates

Availability

Availability can be discussed to suit your organisations needs.

Suggested Progression

The HSE recommend attending an annual refresher course. All successful attendees must complete a First Aid at Work Requalifier couse at the end of their three-year certification.

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