Course Overview

A certified first aider at work must attend a refresher course and recertify their competency every 3 years. This First Aid at Work training course is a two day refresher designed to ensure previously certified first aiders continue to meet the standards/competency levels laid down by Health and Safety Executive.

Upon successful completion, the candidates will be awarded a First Aid at Work Certificate that is valid for 3 years.

Course Contents

Day One

• Introduction
• Aims, objectives and priorities
• Respiratory systems and asphyxia
• Unconscious casualty – recognition and treatment
• Cardiac Arrest –recognition and treatment
• Cardiac Arrest – recognition and treatment
• Shock
• Circulatory system
• Circulatory problems
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Effects of heat and cold
• Burns and scalds

Day Two

• Review of day one
• Fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries
• Head injuries, spinal injuries
• Medical emergencies
• Poisons
• Eye injuries
• Revision – practical and theory
• Final assessments – theory and practical tests

First Aid Courses are limited to a maximum of twelve delegates. Course costs cover the training session, a comprehensive set of course notes, lunch and refreshments and a competency certificate. This is a non-residential training course.

This first aid training course can be delivered in-house if required but there must be a minimum of 10 delegates. For further information contact Aster Training on 01296 720281 for a Free Consultation to discuss your training requirements.

Cost is exclusive of VAT, which is chargeable at the current rate. Prices are correct at the time of publishing, but may be varied in line with market conditions from time to time.