First Aid & Safety Training - First Aid at Work - First Aid Training Courses

The aim of the course is to establish a standard that creates a level of competence for first aid skills that meet the requirements for the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

A maximum number of 12 candidates per course may participate.

Syllabus

On completion of a minimum of 24 hours training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:

  • The ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency occurs at work.
  • The ability to administer cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively.
  • The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious.

  • The ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to casualty who:

    • Is wounded or bleeding.
    • Has been burned or scalded
    • Is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints.
    • Is suffering from shock
    • Has an eye injury
    • May be poisoned
    • Has been overcome by gas or fumes

  • The ability to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace.
  • The ability to recognise minor illness and take appropriate action.
  • The ability to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required.

Students will also be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of first aid at work, in particular of:

  • The importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures
  • The legal framework for first aid provision at work
  • The use of first aid equipment provided in the workplace

Additional Units

As part of the First Aid at Work programmes candidates may undertake the following Additional Units:

  • Complete Spinal Management – Land Based Environment
  • Supplementary Oxygen
  • Manual Suction Units
  • Paediatric Resuscitation
For more information on any of our first aid training courses, please contact us at: enquiries@backofbeyondadventures.co.uk or call us on +44 (0) 782 782 9721

First Aid at Work | First Aid Training Courses

Back of Beyond Adventures | First Aid at Work | First Aid Training Courses
To contact us please telephone either +44 (0) 782 782 9721 or email us at enquiries@backofbeyondadventures.co.uk