First Aid at Work

Course Description

This 3-day First Aid at Work course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace first aiders. This open course will give you the confidence and knowledge to handle first aid emergencies. By the end of it, you'll be well-prepared to manage a wide range of medical situations in the workplace.

• Course Content

  By the end of this First Aid at Work 3-day course, delegates will be confident in:

  • Assessing and acting in the event of a first aid emergency
  • Administering CPR effectively to a casualty
  • Providing first aid promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious
  • Treating a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • Caring for a casualty with burns and scalds
  • Addressing injuries to bones and soft tissue
  • Handling a casualty with a suspected spinal injury
  • Assisting a casualty who is in shock
  • Treating a casualty with eye injuries
  • Managing a casualty with poisoning
  • Responding to a casualty suffering from anaphylactic shock
  • Caring for a casualty experiencing major illnesses (heart attack, epilepsy, diabetes, stroke)
  • Assisting a casualty who has suffered a head injury
  • Understanding personal hygiene in first aid procedures
  • Understanding the legal framework of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
  • Using the first aid equipment provided in the workplace
  • Understanding the role of first aiders in emergencies
• Eligibility

  All delegates must be 16 years and over to complete a course.

• Bolt Ons

  If your role demands some specialist training, boost your First Aid at Work course with our handy bolt ons.

  Forestry - Covers crushing injuries, Lyme's Disease, catastrophic bleeding, and more.

  Acid Burns - For those handling harmful substances, this bolt on focuses on managing acid burns. 

  Electric Shock - Learn how to treat and manage injuries resulting from working with 240V and 3 phase electrics.

  Administration of Medication - For anyone in a childcare setting who might need to administer medication to a child or young person.

  Oxygen Therapy & Bag Valve Mask - Learn how to administer oxygen safely and effectively to casualties with breathing difficulties.

• Pricing & What’s Included

  The course fee includes professional instruction, equipment, a full colour manual, a certificate and PPE.

• Training Venues

  This open course is held at our modern training facility in County Durham but can also be delivered at your premises, please contact us for more information. 

  To book a place on one of our open courses, please email us at info@helpfirstaidtraining.co.uk or call the Help! line on 01388 417303. We'd love to hear from you.