First Aid at Work

TM 103

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

This course is designed to instruct delegates how to administer first aid treatment.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

All nominated staff should attend this course.

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

Successful delegates will achieve the required standard of a qualified first aider

Development Areas

Course Content

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
• Communication and delegating responsibility in an emergency.
• Resuscitation.
• Managing an unconscious casualty.
• Treating and controlling bleeding.
• Treating burns and scalds.
• Treating injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
• Treating minor injuries.
• Treating shock.
• Treating eye injuries and rinsing out eyes.
• Understanding poisons, gases and fumes.
• Moving injured people.
• Recognising illness.
• Simple record keeping, using the contents of the first aid. box and buying supplies.
• Familiarisation of employers duties under the regulations.
• Personal hygiene and cross infection.

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS