First Aid at Work certificate course
Overview
First Aid at work (FAW) is a 3-day training course designed to provide first aiders with the knowledge and skills they need to respond effectively to emergency situations in the workplace.
The training is taught to delegates face to face and includes practical assessment, written question and answer session, group work and practical exercises
Target group
Where the need within the workplace demands cover from a First Aider. Candidates should be calm, reliable and have the aptitude, and ability, to cope with a course of study. They should be able to leave their place of work immediately to attend an emergency.
Aim
Delegates will be able to identify an emergency in the workplace to ensure the safety of themselves, the casualty and the public, assess the extent of an injury or illness
And summon for appropriate help. The candidate will be able to perform lifesaving skills, prevent any deterioration of a casualty’s condition, promote the recovery and recognise the legal requirements and responsibilities of a First Aider
Topics include:
- Definition of First Aid
- Assessing the situation
- Dealing with danger
- Calling for assistance
- Examining a casualty
- Resuscitation
- Unconsciousness
- Control of haemorrhage
- Anaphylaxis
- Anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Dealing with sudden illness
- Dealing with the immediate effects of injury; fractures, sprains, strains
- Dealing with minor injuries
- Legal aspects
- Responsibilities and limitations of a first aider
- Recording treatment given/action taken
Assessment
Exam including multiple and practical.