HSE First Aid at Work (FAW) - 3 day
This course covers all the aspects needed by a first aider in the workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with range of first aid incidents and fulfils the requirement of The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Who should attend?
This course is for individuals intending to fulfil the post of First Aider at Work, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to First Aid. The course is open to anyone aged 14 yrs or over, although under 16s will need to be accompanied by an adult (family member, guardian or written family consent).
What you will learn
The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a range of first aid incidents in the workplace. Delegates will gain the skills necessary to give effective life support, diagnose and treat injuries and illness and deliver care and comfort to the casualty.
Course content
- First Aid in the Workplace
- Responsibilities of the First Aider
- Action in an Emergency
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Breathing and Circulation
- Principles of Resuscitation inc CPR
- Disorders of Respiration/Airway obstruction and breathing disorders
- Disorders of the Circulation inc shock and heart attack
- Wounds and Bleeding
- Bites and Stings
- Disorders of Consciousness
- Foreign objects
- Burns and Scalds
- Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries
- Poisoning
- Effects of Heat and Cold
- Child and Baby Basic Life Support
Course Duration
The course is usually delivered over three consecutive days however; we also offer a 4 day package and will tailor courses to meet your specific requirements. The course is normally held at Bridge Safety and Training premises although, if required we can deliver the course at the client’s premises specifically for their employees.
Assessment and certification
Upon successful completion of the course, first aiders receive certification valid for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary (the re-qualification course must take place in the 6 months prior to your FAW qualification expiring, otherwise you must retake the full 3yr FAW course). It is strongly recommended by the HSE that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher. Please note that although anyone aged 14+ can attend this course and be certificated as such. It is only when the young learner reaches the age of 16 and able to work full-time; that the official title of First Aider can come into effect.
Support
We are committed to supporting the delegates on our courses, therefore upon successful completion you will be able to access first aid advice from our HSE approved instructors should you have any queries in the future. We will remind you when your qualification requires updating and inform you on any legislation change that may occur.
For further information or, to book your place on this course
Call: 0114 249 0312
Mob: 07779 354 252 or 07857 073 459
Email: info@bridgesafetyandtraining.co.uk
