This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Who should undertake this qualification?

• Adult Instructors
• Cadets who have passed their Lifesaver Plus and wish to progress further

What you will learn

The First Aid at Work course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency to a higher level than previous courses. It is especially useful to those cadets who are in or looking for employment as it means you are eligible to be the designated First Aider in your workplace.

What will you learn on the course?

• Accidents and illness;
• Using a first aid kit;
• Simple record keeping;
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty;
• Heart attacks;
• Resuscitation;
• Shock;
• Choking;
• Bleeding;
• Burns and scalds;
• Poisoning;
• Fractures;
• Seizures;
• Asthma;
• Severe allergic reaction;
• eye injuries;
• low blood sugar;
• fainting. 

Assessment and certification

It will take two weekends to complete and be assessed on this course. After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.

This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this four day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary.

For more information, please contact the County First Aid Officer, Cpt T Tomlinson