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Emergency 1st Aid
November 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
1 DAY
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
Is this course for me?
It is for anyone that works in a low risk environment where there are minimal hazards or where your risk assessment identifies the course to be the most appropriate. If there are frequent hazards or a higher degree of risk then please consider the full 3 Day First Aid at Work as this course covers a wider range of medical conditions and incidents.
Pre-requisites
The practical elements of this course are essential as they provide you with vital hands-on experience. It is important that you are physically able to take part in the practical parts of the course.
The HSE requires you to attend the full duration of the course to be eligible for evaluation and qualify for an Emergency First aid at Work certificate.
Course Duration
One Day
Course Times
9am – 4pm
On-Site course timings can be arranged to suit your
requirements.
What will I learn?
The content of this course has been designed to build knowledge and confidence. It will teach you to recognise
and treat various illnesses and incidents correctly and efficiently/
The course covers the following topics:
- Role of a first aider
- Use of equipment
- Importance of recording incidents and actions
- Basic hygiene and preventing cross infection
- The priorities of first aid
- Assessing and managing incidents
- Treatment of an unconscious casualty
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries including small cuts, grazes, bruises and small splinters
- Minor burns and scalds
- Choking
- Seizures