First Aid at Work Re-qualification

Course Overview

This comprehensive course aims to refresh a First Aider’s skills, providing any recent updates in First Aid procedures. Delegates painlessly absorb essential knowledge through a series of practical scenarios and exercises.

Who is it for?

The course is only suitable for those staff who already hold a current First Aid at Work certificate or one that has expired for a period of no more than 28 days.

Topics Covered

Assessing the casualty
Unconsciousness
CPR
Wounds and Bleeding
Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Burns and scalds
Eye injuries
Shock
Poisoning
Casualties overcome by gas or fumes
Recognition and treatment of illness
Transportation of casualties
Client specific subjects including diabetes, epilepsy etc.
Updates in first aid procedures

Course Objectives

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

Act safely, promptly and effectively with emergencies at work
Use first aid equipment
Understand employer duties and legislation
Maintain first aid records
Recognise the importance of personal hygiene in first aid procedures

Assessment

The course is assessed via a practical exam. If successful the delegate will receive a new First Aid At Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Duration

Minimum of 12 hours (normally run over 2 days)

This course can be run in-house for up to 12 delegates or individuals can attend our open courses.