Overview

This course is designed for nominated workplace first-aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced the biggest changes to the first aid at work regulations for over 25 years. From 01 October 2009 onwards the current four day course will cease to exist. It will be replaced by a three day First Aid at Work course and there will also be a new one day Emergency First Aid at Work course. HSS Training is happy to answer any questions you may have on these changes. The Appointed Person course remains unchanged.

First Aid at Work – Four Day (HSE approved course)
This course is designed to cover the practical skills needed by a first-aider in the modern workplace. The course will give delegates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. The course is aimed at your nominated workplace first-aiders or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

Course Agenda

• Accidents and illness
• Poisoning
• Using a first aid kit
• Fractures
• Simple record keeping
• Seizures
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty
• Asthma
• Severe allergic reaction
• Heart attacks
• Eye injuries
• Resuscitation
• Low blood sugar
• Shock
• Fainting
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Burns and scalds

Certification

After completing a final assessment, successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.

This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations. Upon successful completion of this four day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary.