First Aid skills deteriorate with time. The HSE therefore require all First Aiders in the workplace to refresh their skills and knowledge every 3 years. Experienced First Aiders are an asset to any workplace and refresher training will ensure that they will continue to be able to use provided First Aid equipment and an AED with confidence.
To requalify and update existing First Aiders to HSE standards so that they can continue to render First Aid in the workplace. The course will enable students to get help and give safe, prompt and effective First Aid to a casualty in the workplace following an injury or illness using materials to hand, HSE approved First Aid equipment and an AED.
On successful completion of the syllabus, each student will be able to demonstrate that they are able to:
- act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work
- use First Aid equipment, including the contents of a First Aid box
- understand the duties of employers and the legal framework
- maintain simple factual records on what they have done with regard to any treatment or management of an emergency
- recognise the importance of personal hygiene in First Aid procedures
They will also be able to deal with a casualty who:
- requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of an AED
- is unconscious
- is bleeding or wounded
- is suffering from shock
- is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
- has been burned or scalded
- has an eye injury
- has been overcome by gas or fumes; or may have been poisoned or exposed to a harmful substance
They will be able to:
- recognise minor and major illnesses and take appropriate action
- manage the transportation of a casualty, as required by the circumstances of the workplace
Existing First Aiders whose First Aid at Work certificate is due for renewal (currently 3 years). This course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
DAY 1
Refresh and update:
Initial assessment of a casualty
Primary survey
Recovery position
Mouth-to-mouth breathing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), including use of an AED
Causes and management of unconsciousness
Revision of bandaging skills and knowledge
Skills practice of the control of minor and major bleeding
Fractures, recognition and treatment
DAY 2
Recognising and treating:
Seizures, diabetic emergencies, heart conditions, asthma, burns, poisoning and eye injuries
Duties of a First Aider
HSE Regulations & contents of workplace First Aid kit
How to deal with emergencies and major incidents
Revision of underpinning knowledge and practical skills
Final practical assessment
Availability can be discussed to suit your organisations needs.
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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