First Aid at Work - 4 Day Qualified First Aider

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Course Objectives:
This is an HSE Approved Course held over Four Days. This course is suitable for personnel who wish to become Certificated First Aiders as recognised by the Health & Safety Executives 'Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982'.

Contents:

  • General principles of First Aid, Approved Code of Practice
  • Management of an incident
  • Functions of the body
  • Wounds and external bleeding
    • - Internal bleeding, shock, anaphylaxis, and heart disorders
  • Breathing disorders
  • Resuscitation
    • - Burns, scalds and corrosive chemicals
  • Electrical injuries
    • - Poisons and substances capable of causing poisoning
    - Causes of unconsciousness, strokes and head injuries
    - Personal hygiene when dealing with wounds etc
    - Application of sterile dressings and bandages
    - Injuries to bones, joints and muscles
    - Chest and back injuries
    - Immobilisation of fractures - upper and lower limbs
    - Fracture of spine and pelvis
  • Handling and transport of injured
    • - Record keeping, contents of First Aid Boxes
    - Examination - practical and theoretical

    Who should attend:
    All personnel requiring training to become Certificated First Aiders for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

    Course benefits:
    All individuals who wish to become qualified in administering First Aid treatment in emergency situations will benefit from this course.

    Additional information:
    We use a combination of scenarios and practical work to enthuse and inform our delegates. Cosensa trainers are chosen for their practical experience gained in real life situations and for their ability to inspire delegates.

    Certificates:
    All delegates who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of attendance.

    Trainers background:
    The trainer for this course has extensive experience in design and delivery of first aid programmes. They are qualified by St Johns ambulance and previously held the position of First Aid trainer for the Central Scotland Police force for a number of years.

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