Description
The First Aid at Work training course will provide delegates with the skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work. Delegates will leave this course equipped with both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. The course is fully compliant with both The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and 'Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982'.
What you will learn
- General principles of First Aid, Approved Code of Practice
- Management of an incident
- Functions of the body
- Wounds and external bleeding
- Internal bleeding, shock, anaphylaxis, and heart disorders
- Breathing disorders
- Resuscitation
- Burns, scalds and corrosive chemicals
- Electrical injuries
- Poisons and substances capable of causing poisoning
- Causes of unconsciousness, strokes and head injuries
- Personal hygiene when dealing with wounds etc
- Application of sterile dressings and bandages
- Injuries to bones, joints and muscles
- Chest and back injuries
- Immobilisation of fractures - upper and lower limbs
- Fracture of spine and pelvis
- Handling and transport of injured
- Record keeping, contents of First Aid Boxes
- Examination - practical and theoretical
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