First Aid at Work

Certification

West Suffolk College First Aid Certificate, plus a West Suffolk College First Aid card for the candidate to carry. West Suffolk College has approval from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to deliver this course and the certificate and card are valid for 3 years.

Location

West Suffolk College

Cost

£240 (inclusive of text book, bandage pack and refreshments)

Dates

1, 2 & 3 December 2010
or
9, 10 & 11 March 2011
or
14, 15 & 16 June 2011

Duration

3 Days

Designed for

This course covers the full first aid syllabus and successful candidates are awarded the First Aid at Work certificate, which meets the full requirements of Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. This certificate is valid for 3 years and holders may be designated “Qualified First Aiders” by their employers.

Course Content

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
  • the importance of preventing cross infection
  • the need for recording incidents and actions
  • the use of available equipment
• assess the situation in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• provide adequate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises,
• minor burns and scalds, small splinters)
• 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
• recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)

Trainees are tested on their knowledge and practical ability.