This course is designed to meet the first aid requirements of a low risk working environment such as offices, shops, food outlets etc. This means although the course is comprehensive it may not be suitable for high risk workplaces and a full First Aid at Work qualification may be more appropriate.The Emergency First Aid course can be provided at any suitable location or you can attend training at our Simulation Centre.

This 1 day course is valid for 3 years and will cover:                                                          

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider                                                                          

First aid kit information and equipment

Aims and priorities of first aid                      

Resuscitation for the adult casualty including the use of a Defibrillator

The recovery position 

Choking

Minor, major bleeding and shock                                                                                      

Seizures                                                                                  

Common medical complaints                                                           

The qualification will allow you be to be a nominated first aider in your workplace.

The full title of the course and qualification is the Qualsafe Awards Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work which is regulated by OFQUAL.                                                                    

The HSE do 'strongly recommend' Annual Refresher Training.