Who Should attend?

Anyone wishing to become an accredited first aider in the workplace, particularly where it has been identified subsequent to risk assessment that a trained first aider is recommended.

Course Content

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including RIDDOR
• Discussion of specific work related injuries
• Contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross infection
• Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and promptly in an emergency

Administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:

• Unconscious (including seizure)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking
• Wounded and bleeding
• Suffering from shock
• Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds

Administer first aid to a casualty with:

• Injuries to bones, muscles and joints including suspected spinal injuries
• Chest injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Eye injuries
• Sudden poisoning
• Anaphylactic shock
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Heart attack including angina
• Diabetes

Assessment & Qualification

Following final assessment, successful learners will receive an HSE approved certificate which is valid for 3 years.

Additional Information

• Learners must be physically able to carry out procedures required to meet HSE assessment criteria.
• This course complies with H&S (First Aid) Regs 1981.
• Learners are required to attend a 2 day requalification course after the 3 year period to keep the qualification valid.
• It is strongly recommended that learners update their skills by attending a 3 hour annual refresher course.