Why should I take First Aid at Work?

All organisations must ensure by law that they have a sufficient number of employees who possess a first aid qualification in order to fulfill their first aid needs at all times. Employers must ensure that their provision is ‘adequate and appropriate in the circumstances’. It is the employer’s responsibility to decide what the requirements of the organisation are by assessing any specific work hazards and ensuring that sufficient equipment, facilities and personnel are available to deal with the consequences of these hazards.

This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to become an Emergency 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.

What will I learn on the course?

How to effectively treat anyone who has been injured or who has suffered a medical emergency in the workplace.

Topics covered:

• Aims of First Aid & Dealing With an Emergency.
• Priorities of treatment – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Recognition & treatment of regurgitation & use of face shields.
• Choking Adult, Child & Baby – Care of the Unconscious Casualty.
• Treatment of Bleeding & Shock
• Burns & Scalds.
• Management of Seizures.
• Recording Incidents & First Aid actions.
• AED Awareness training

What Certification will I receive?

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded a recognised certificate in the workplace “Emergency First Aid at Work” (EFAW) which is valid for three years from the date of issue.