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First Aid at Work (FAW) Re-qualification

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Course Aims

To update & re-qualify existing first aiders to the required level of skill and knowledge in First Aid, in accordance with the requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Suitable For

Any person who holds a current First Aid at Work certificate, which is nearing its expiry date.

Course Length

2 days (12 contact hours).

Pre-requisite

Delegates must be in possession of a valid First Aid at Work certificate, which must be shown on course commencement.

Certification

Successful delegates will be awarded a certificate of competence which is valid for 3 years and approved by the Health & 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 aid in the workplace.
Basic life support.
Control of bleeding & shock.
Major illness: Epilepsy, allergic reactions.
Burns and scalds.
Basic casualty handling.
Knowledge & skills assessments.