Who is it for?
This course ifs for trainees who require a First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate to comply with Health and Safety Executive requirements.

Length of Course:
3 Days

Course Content:

• The role of the first aider
• Managing the risks of cross infection
• Recording of incidents and accidents
• Assessing the situation in an emergency
• Administer first aid to a casualty who;
  • is unconscious (including seizures)
  • requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR.) is choking
  • is wounded or bleeding
  • is in shock
  • has minor conditions - to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters
• Administer first aid to a casualty with;
  • injuries to bones, muscles, joints including sus- pected spinal injury
  • sudden poisoning
  • burns and scalds
  • eye injuries & anaphylactic shock
  • Recognise the presence of major illness, such as heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma and diabetes, and provide appropriate first aid

Assessment:
Trainees must attend all training sessions and be successful in the continuous practical assessment by the Trainer. There is also a multi choice exam paper to sit.

Upon successful completion of the training sessions, trainees will receive a First Aid at Work (FAW) certifi- cate that is valid for 3 years.

This certification is a National Certificate awarded by Ofqual and approved by HABC.

Please note there is an additional £15.00 charge for certification and examination fee