Course Ref. FAAW

Course title:                 First Aid at Work

Objectives:      To provide and develop a sound knowledge of the

                                basic principles of first aid in the workplace and

                                ensure the candidates are confident and competent

                                to deal with a first aid situation

Course content:

• Management of an Emergency
• Basic Life Support
• Management of a Choking Casualty
• Management of the Unconscious Casualty
• Management of Head Injuries
• Control of Bleeding and Wound Care
• Management of Burns and Scalds
• Management of Shock
• Management of Poisons, Gases and Fumes
• Management of Eye Injuries
• Management of Medical Emergencies
• Management of Heat and Cold Injuries
• Moving Injured Casualties
• Personal Hygiene and Cross Infection
• Record Keeping and First Aid Kits

                                     First Aid at Work

Target Group:         This course covers first aid skills and is aimed at all

                               general work environments

Requirements:        None – good physical and mental health

Duration:                 4 DAYS

Course Size:           This course is run with a maximum class size of 12

Location:                On-site at customer premises subject to availability

                               of adequate facilities

Certificated Course:

Delegates who successfully complete this course will be issued with a

Certificate in line with the Health & Safety Executive directive valid for

3 years.