Emergency First Aider Course

THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR: Suitable personnel who are required to take charge in the event of a First Aid emergency until a qualified First Aider is available. This course can accommodate up to 12 students at a time.

COURSE CONTENT: The course contents are as stipulated by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

DURATION: 1 Day

COST: On application

VENUE: On-site at the company’s premises, subject to adequate lecture and demonstration facilities being available.

A Certificate of competence valid for three years will be issued to the successful candidates.

Course Objectives

On completion staff will be able to:

• Understand responsibilities and qualities of the emergency first aider.
• Basic Hygiene in first aid.
• Demonstrate effective basic life support.
• Demonstrate effective control of the unconscious casualty.
• Demonstrate effective control of bleeding and fractures.
• Management of persons with suspected heart conditions.
• Demonstrate the correct procedures to be used when dealing with a casualty who appears to be ill or injured.