First Aid at Work Courses Kent and South East England
The First Aid at Work Course is a three day course which provides candidates with the knowledge and confidence to deal with an emergency situation in the workplace.
This course content is regulated by the Health & Safety Executive and all candidates will receive an HSE Approved Certification upon successful completion of the course.
The First Aid at Work course covers how to deal with life threatening emergencies, accidents and illnesses until they hand over to the emergency services.
There are also modules about workplace regulations including record keeping and first aid kit compliance.
Candidates will complete an assessment on the final day of the course.
Course Information and Content
Course Duration 18 hours
Certification: HSE Approved Certification
Valid for 3 years - with an Annual Refresher strongly recommended by the HSE
External Assessment - Yes
- How to safely assess the scene
- Protection and effective barrier use
- Initial (Primary Assessment)
- Adult CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
- Conscious and Unconscious Choking Adult
- Serious Bleeding Management
- How to recognise and treat shock
- Management of Spinal Injury
- Injury Assessment and first aid for Injuries
- Illness Assessment and first aid treatment for Illnesses
- Bandaging
- Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
- Accident Reporting
- First Aid Kit Requirements
- Disposal of soiled dressings/ scene clean up procedures
For guidance about which HSE Approved Course is suitable for your business please click here to download the HSE Guide Form