HSE Approved First Aid At Work

All staff who need to obtain the First Aid at Work Certificate. Aims To train and skill staff to provide first aid to deal with illness or injury which may happen at work.

Course Objectives

On completion of 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 a casualty who is wounded or bleeding;
  • the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who:
    - 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
  • to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace
  • to recognise common major illnesses and take appropriate *action
  • to recognise minor illnesses and take appropriate action
  • to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required.

Duration

Length: 4 days, 09:30 - 16:30

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