Description
First Aid at Work Re-qualification (FAW-Refresher)
Remember that as soon as a certificate expires, the First Aider is no longer considered competent to act as a First Aider in the workplace.
Suitability
This course is for holders of a current First Aid at Work qualification which is due to expire, or where candidates would like to refresh and update their first aid aid knowledge, and re-validate their qualification for a further three years.
Description
This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge, over 2 days, to deal with first aid. This course renews existing qualifications and consists of 12 contact hours, including of practical and theoretical activities.
What you will learn
Course Content
* What is First Aid?
* Bones, joints & muscle injuries
* Legislation
* Head & Spinal injuries
* Responsibilities of the First Aider.
* Chest & abdominal injuries
* Action in an Emergency
* Specialised burn injuries
* Primary Survey
* Eye injuries
* Secondary Assessment
* Poisoning
* The Respiratory System
* Anaphylaxis
* Resuscitation & AED
* Major illnesses
* Disorders of respiration
* Disorders of circulation
* Wounds & Bleeding
* Seizures
* Minor Burns and Scalds
* Foreign objects
Additional sessions (if relevant)
* Extreme heat & cold injuries
* Bites & Stings