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Description:
First Aid at Work (FAW)
An intensive course providing all the knowledge and practical skills
necessary to become the designated workplace "First Aider".
Duration:
3 days including examination
Normal hours 9am - 4.45pm each day
Aims and Objectives:
On completion of the course the candidate will be able to deal with:
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Action
at an emergency |
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Broken
Bones, Muscles and joints including spinal injuries |
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Administer
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) |
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Unconscious
casualties |
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Burns
and scalds |
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Poisoning |
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Anaphylactic
shock |
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Eye
injuries |
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Wounds
and bleeding |
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Treatment
of Shock |
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Appropriate
First Aid for minor injuries |
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Recognise
Major illness including Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes,
epilepsy, asthma etc. |
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Choking
casualties |
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Head
injuries |
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HSE
Legislation and Record
Keeping |
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Preventing
cross infection |
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requirements |
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Entry
Requirements:
None specific, however candidates require to be physically fit with good
lung function and a willingness to become involved with emergencies.
Qualification:
Candidates will be assessed during and at the end of the course and
successful completion will result in the award of an approved "First
Aid at Work" Certificate which is valid for three years.
Emergency First Aid at Work
First Aid Refresher
Paediatric First Aid
First aid at Work Cert.
First Aid Requalification
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