The document outlines a three-day first aid course designed to meet health and safety regulations, requiring one trained first aider for every 50 employees. It consists of 18 contact hours covering various first aid topics and provides a certification valid for three years. Additionally, a refresher course is recommended annually to maintain the certification.

1. First Aid at Work
3 day
Course Description:
This is both a theory and practical course. The Health and Safety Executive require that
there is a trained First Aider per 50 people on the premises at all times. It is designed for
anyone who in their work could be called upon to administer First Aid and be the named
First Aider for their employer. This course provides certification for 3 years. The three day
course involves 18 contact hours.
Course Outline:
Day 1
What is First Aid / First Aid in the work place / Responsibilities of the First Aider / Action in
an emergency / Primary assessment / Secondary assessment / Breathing & circulation /
Principles of resuscitation / Disorders of respiration (Hypoxia) / Airway obstruction
Day 2
Recap on day 1 / Disorders of circulation / Disorders of consciousness / Wounds & bleeding
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Recap on day 2 / Burns & scalds / Bones, joints & muscle injury / Poisoning / Incident
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management / Recap on last session / Using props to help scenarios / Working in groups /
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Foreign bodies / Effec of heat & cold / Recap on casualty management and resuscitation
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Course Duration:
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The 3 day course involves 18 contact hours, the 2 day refresher has 12 contact hours that
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Assessment:
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Certifi tion:
Certification:
Certification:
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All delegates will rece a certificate of attendance valid for 3 years. The annual half-day
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Both are valid for 3 years; however the refresher course can only be booked on proof of
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candidate’s original current, valid FAAW certificate.
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The accredited body requires photo ID to complete this course.
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Location:
Location:
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Maximum number of delegates per trainer is 12
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Telephone: 0845 468 0870
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