Every work situation holds the potential for an accident to happen.  The critical difference is whether a business has the people with the skills and knowledge to respond quickly and calmly to an accident or incident where people are injured or unwell and to control the situation until emergency services or medical personnel are on hand. 

Objectives

This three day HSE approved course is designed to:

• Teach the theory and practice of basic first aid

• Increase recognition of signs and symptoms in emergency situations

• Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to respond positively with emergency situations should they arise

Course Overview

• Role of the first aider; use of available equipment and recording incidents and actions

• Basic hygiene in first-aid procedures

• Assessment of the situation and circumstances

• Care of the unconscious and/or in seizure casualty

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• First aid for bleeding, shock, choking and minor injuries

• Recognising presence of major illness

• Management of soft tissue injuries, injuries to bones and suspected spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock