The course syllabus reflects the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulation requirements for first aid at work.
The course objective is to give the delegates the training, knowledge and confidence through a combination of
theory illustrated with examples and interactive role play/practical sessions.
What is covered?
Understanding of the legislation behind first aid at work
Understanding what is first and the main roles of First Aider (including protection against infection)
Incident management and mechanism of injury
Consent for treatment
Primary and Secondary surveys
Types of casualties and how to deal with the infant / child casualty – includes: responsive; unresponsive and
breathing – Airway management, vomiting and recovery position; and unresponsive and non-breathing – CPR