This First Aid at Work course covers treatment for a variety of injuries and medical conditions
 

Learners will develop the first aid skills and confidence to help someone who: is unresponsive,  bleeding,  suffering from shock, choking,  feels faint, has hypothermia or heat exhaustion,  has been poisoned, has burns, has a head injury, has an injury to bone or muscle.​​​

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Day One: Basics and Emergency Response

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• Introduction: Overview of first aid principles, legal responsibilities, and the role of a first aider.​

• Assessment of the Scene: Learning to safely assess an emergency situation​

• Primary Survey and CPR: Instruction on conducting a primary survey (DRABC) and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults.​

• Recovery Position: Training on how to place an unresponsive but breathing person in the recovery position.

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 Day Two: Specific Conditions and Injuries​

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• Management of Seizures: Understanding and handling seizures.​

• Choking: Techniques to assist a choking individual.​

• Bleeding and Wounds: Methods to control bleeding and manage different types of wounds.​

• Shock: Recognition and management of shock.​

• Injuries: Handling injuries to bones, muscles, and joints, including fractures and dislocations.

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Day Three: Medical Conditions and Practical Application​

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• Common Medical Conditions: Recognising and providing first aid for conditions like heart attacks, strokes, asthma attacks, and diabetic emergencies.​

• Burns and Scalds: Treatment methods for various types of burns.​

• Practical Scenarios: Engaging in simulated first aid scenarios to apply learned skills in controlled environments.​

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Assessment and Certification:

Participants are assessed through practical demonstrations and a written test. Successful candidates receive a certification valid for three years.

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The course is highly interactive, with a focus on practicing skills in real-life scenarios to ensure that participants are ready to respond effectively in actual emergencies.

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Successful candidates receive a certification valid for three years

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Entry Requirements:

Candidates must be 16 or older

Candidates must have Valid ID

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