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voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Emergency First Aid at Work
Created: 22/05/2017Who should attend: Staff who work in lower hazard environments, have fewer staff or where HSE guidelines indicate staff should be trained and hold a certificate in emergency first aid at work.
Trainer: Robbie Blyth
Course Content Includes: The role of the first aider;
Communicating with a casualty;
Contents of First Aid Kits (and avoiding cross-infection);
Recording of incidents and accidents;
Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
To administer First Aid to a casualty who:
is unconscious;
required cardio pulmonary resucitation (CPR);
is choking;
is wounded or bleeding;
is in shock; has minor conditions -
to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns & scalds, small splinters.
Additional Information:
IMPORTANT - CANDIDATES MUST BE PHYSICALLY ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE PROCEDURES DETAILED IN THE COURSE OUTLINE AND MUST ATTEND THE FULL DAY SESSION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSESSMENT.
Casual, comfortable clothes should be worn.
Accreditation Award:
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate (valid for 3 years)
Availability is limited to 12 places and booked on a first come first served basis. To book your place please e-mail [email protected].