HSE Approved First Aid at Work Certificate

Course Duration:

3 Days

In-House Course Fee:

£1300.00 + VAT*

Open Course

£175.00 + VAT per delegate

* In accordance with HSE guidance this course can accommodate a maximum of 12 candidates.

Course Information

Who is it for?

Regulation 3 of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 requires employers to provide training, equipment and facilities as are adequate and appropriate in the circumstances for enabling first-aid to be rendered to his employees. This 3 day course is suitable for all candidates including those who have little or no first aid experience.

Course Content

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.

Aims and principles of first aid
Prevention of cross-infection during first aid procedures
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Management of the unconscious casualty
Assessment and treatment of a casualty who is wounded, bleeding or shocked
How to deal with burns, poisoning and eye injuries
Assessment and treatment of common major and minor illnesses, including fractures, dislocation, head injuries, epilepsy and diabetes
- Managing asthma attacks and choking
- Legal aspects of first aid at work - record keeping and use of equipment

Assessment

Delegates are required to complete a short multiple choice exercise and are externally assessed by qualified Assessors by observation of practical skills and oral questions.

Qualification and Certificates

On successful completion of the course and final assessment, the delegate will receive the HSE Approved, nationally recognised, First Aid at Work Certificate. This certificate is valid for three years.

Course Dates and Locations 2011

Location

Dates

Status

Book

Essex

7^th – 9^th March

Complete

Essex

2^nd – 4^th August

Places Available

Essex

8^th – 20^th October

Places Available

This course is offered on the basis of an in-house course and delivered at your premises. Please contact us for further information or book this course.