Course Information

This course is aimed at those who are designated to take charge in the event of illness or accident.  The Health & Safety Executive consider this to be a very useful qualification to have, particularly where the workplace consists of a number of floors or shift patterns are in operation. 

Who should attend

• Those who are nominated persons
• Those who provide support to qualified First Aiders
• Those who need to update or refresh existing skills

What they will learn

Basic lifesaving, First Aid and the relevant regulations

Course Content

• Insight into Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations
• Managing an incident
• Priorities of First Aid
• Resuscitation techniques
• Wounds and bleeding
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty
• Treatment of shock
• General discussion around common workplace injuries

Course Duration

1 day

Assessment

Continuous assessment throughout the day