First Aid at Work is a three-day qualification for those who may be required to manage the practicalities of first aid at work and to take charge of incidents. This course is in depth and delegates can expect to interact with the trainer and gain knowledge of many aspects of injuries and illness in the workplace.

Course content

This course aims to provide delegates with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to competently carry out the duties of a workplace first aider. The course will provide delegates with confidence to carry out duties. Assessment is both written and practical. By the end of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:

· The responsibilities and role of the emergency first aider including safe scene surveys, PPE and passing to emergency services,

· How to manage a cardiac emergency,

· How to treat minor injuries including bandaging technique,

· How to treat a casualty who is responsive and one who is unresponsive,

· How to provide first aid for choking incidents, shock and seizures,

· How to provide first aid to a casualty who has burns, eye injuries, sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock

· How to recognise the presence of major illnesses such as diabetes and to provide first aid treatment.

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be provided with an FAA SCQF Level 6 Scotland Award certificate.

COURSE CONTENT

Effective primary survey and responding safely and promptly in an emergency
Understanding effective CPR and defibrillation
PPE awareness
Recording and reporting of first aid treatment
Responsiveness of the casualty and secondary survey
Safe airway positions and dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Choking
Wounds and bleeding
Shock
Epilepsy
Minor injuries
Burns and scalds
Treatment of bleeding
Recognition and treatment of fractures, sprains and strains
Treatment of shock
Dealing with:-
Suspected spinal injuries
Chest injuries
Eye injuries
Head injuries
Poisoning
Heart and lung conditions
Stroke
Anaphylactic shock
Asthma
Diabetes
Practicing technique: bandaging and treatment of minor injuries

Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Qualification: FAA SCQF Level 6 Scotland Award