This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982.
All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification.
Overview
This qualification is typically delivered as a one day program and aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry that is identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid.
Topics within this course are regarded by the Health & Safety Executive as being important in maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health in the workplace.
This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982.
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
2. Be able to assess an incident
3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
5. Know how to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
6. Be able to manage a casualty
7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
The assessment of this unit includes:
1). Practical observation
The practical assessment of learners for the qualification is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first-aid skills across several areas.
2). Written/Oral questioning
The oral examination component of this qualification will be completed via ongoing questioning/discussion with learners on the course. This assessment will require learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in several first aid-related areas.
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