First Aid training
1 DAY COURSE · CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 3 YEARS · LEVEL 2 AWARD
The Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace. Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.
Course Content
The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider • Assessing an incident • Managing an unresponsive casualty • CPR and AED use • Recovery Position • Choking • Seizures • Shock • Wounds and bleeding • Minor injuries • Cuts, grazes and bruises • Minor burns and scalds
3 DAY COURSE · CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 3 YEARS · LEVEL 3 AWARD
The Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (QCF) qualification is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace. Successful candidates will learn how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid.
Course Content
The role and responsibilities of a first aider • Assessing an incident • Managing an unresponsive casualty • CPR and AED use • Recovery Position • Heart Attack • Stroke • Choking • Epilepsy • Asthma • Diabetes • Anaphylaxis • Shock • Head and spinal injuries • Chest injuries • Wounds and bleeding • Fractures • Sprains, strains and dislocations • Minor injuries • Burns and scalds • Poisoning • Eye injuries
½ DAY COURSE · MEETS HSE RECOMMENDATIONS · RECOMMENDED ANNUALLY UNTIL FIRST AID REQUALIFICATION TRAINING IS REQUIRED
The First Aid at Work Annual Refresher qualification is specifically designed to allow qualified first aiders to update their first aid skills yearly, until requalification training is required. Successful candidates will leave with a renewed confidence, having had the opportunity to practise essential first aid procedures, as well as learn the latest techniques needed to deal with an emergency situation.
Course Content
Assessing an incident • Managing an unresponsive casualty • Recovery Position • CPR • Wounds and bleeding • Managing a casualty in shock • Seizures
½ DAY COURSE · OFQUAL REGULATED · CERTIFICATE VALID FOR 1 YEAR
The Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (QCF) qualification has been designed to provide candidates with the skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective basic life support and use an AED safely in emergency situations.
Course Content
Chain of survival • Assessing an incident • Casualty assessment • Managing an unresponsive casualty • Recovery Position • CPR • AED safety considerations • Using an AED • Combining AED use with CPR • Using an AED on a child • Procedures for when Emergency Services arrive