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First Aid at Work

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Course Aims

To provide delegates with the required level of training, skills and knowledge in First Aid, and comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Suitable For

Any person selected by the employer to be a first aider in the work place, who has the aptitude and ability to absorb new knowledge and skills.

Course Length

4 days (24 contact hours). This can be four consecutive days or four one day sessions split over four weeks.

Pre-requisite

Generally none, although delegates may find it beneficial when preparing for the course to undertake the first aid quizzes on the Norvic web site (www.norvic.biz).

Certification

Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence, which is valid for three years, and approved by the Health and Safety executive.

Course Venue

Open courses are held regularly at training venues in Norwich or alternatively, courses can be arranged at your venue anywhere in the UK, (subject to suitability).

Syllabus

Introduction to first aid
Incident management and safety
The unconscious patient
Major illness: diabetes, heart attack, stroke.
Fractures and dislocations
Head Injuries
Eye Injuries
Simple record keeping & first aid equipment
The legal framework for first and in the workplace
Basic life support
Control of bleeding and shock
Major Illness: epilepsy, allergic reactions
Burns and scolds
Poisons and harmful substances
Basic casualty handling
Knowledge and skills assessments