FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE

4Course Overview:

If you have yet to attend a recognised first aid course, then this training course has been designed with you in mind. In this course, you will learn the basic skills and knowledge of first aid. You will gain the confidence to administer simple, but sometimes life-saving, techniques in the workplace.

The course is both theory and practical and is covered over 3 days. You will be given plenty of time to fully absorb the knowledge required to successfully gain the certificate while building your abilities to ensure you are capable in the workplace.  

The areas we cover over the 3 days include: resuscitation; unconsciousness; airway and breathing problems; circulation problems; wounds and bleeding; burns and scalds; injuries to bones, muscles, and joints; and other serious conditions.

Course Objectives:

1. Assess situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services
2. Carry out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
3. Place a casualty in the recovery position and know when to use this position
4. Know when and how to use the spinal injury recovery position
5. Clear obstructed airways
6. Control severe bleeding
7. Recognise and treat shock
8. Understand the requirements for a first aid kit and know any changes in first aid at work legislation or guidance
9. Recognise and treat head injuries
10. Recognise and treat major illnesses
11. Deal with burns and scalds
12. Deal with chemical contamination
13. Deal with poisons
14. Recognise and treat sprains, dislocations, and fractures
15. Know when and how to move casualties safely
16. Recognise and treat other miscellaneous conditions
17. All of the above in a safe approved manner, with no risk to self or third party.

Who Is This Course For?:

This course is for those who work in any industry and need to ensure relevant qualifications are present in the workplace. It is a prerequisite for the further specialised +F First Aid course available through DJ Gemmill.

Dates & Location:

We carry out training at your place of work

Duration:

4 days

Cost:

TBC

Contact us for more information

More Details:

https://www.lantra.co.uk/course/first-aid-work

Why Learn First Aid With DJ Gemmill?

We are Lantra and City & Guild approved training providers for the Essex area, meaning we have the required knowledge, experience and ability to effectively deliver nationally approved first aid training courses. DJ Gemmill’s instructors, tutors and assessors are professionals with many years experience and we always only run classes with a small number of candidates. We truly believe in getting the most out of you to make sure you are ready to competently practice first aid in the workplace.