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Why we love teaching this first aid course
We really enjoy working with our students to take the fear out of dealing with sudden collapse or an accident, giving them the skills they might need in their workplace.
Who it is for
Nominated workplace first aiders or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid. We suggest you complete a risk assessment in line with the recent HSE changes to determine if it is for you.
Level of Course
Entry level
Course duration
3 days
Course Content
- Understanding the role of the first aider including reference to:
- the importance of preventing cross infection;
- the need for recording incidents and actions;
- use of available equipment;
- Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
- Administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
- Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- Administering first aid to a casualty who is choking;
- Administering first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
- Administering first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
- Recognising the onset of a serious head injury
- Providing appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds,
- Soft tissue injuries;
- Injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
- Chest injuries;
- Burns and scalds;
- Eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye;
- Sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock.
- Medical conditions
Assessment and Certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years. A First Aid at Work Refresher course taken before the end of the 3 years will extend your certification for a further 3 years.
Price
Scheduled course: £250 + vat per person
Group booking: £1920 + vat for a group of up to 12 people.
Course venue
Scheduled course: 185 Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4SR
Group booking: You can either use our training room at Milton Park or we can come to you.
How do I book a course?
You can book online above or give us a call on 01235 832 791
[click here] to contact us using a prefilled contact form.
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