Training on offer:

Beach & Pool Lifeguarding
First Aid at Work
Appointed Persons
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Life Support
Emergency Responder
Casualty Care in the Outdoors
Safe Working at Height
Rope Access
Working at Height equipment inspection

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: backofbeyondadventures@hotmail.co.uk or call us on 0845 394 8573 or 07916 369151