Introduction

This qualification is aimed at learners working in a low risk environment.

Learners gaining this qualification will know that First Aid is the responsibility of everyone involved in the working environment. Its topics are regarded by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as being important to maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health in the workplace.

Course Details

The course will be presented in a varied and interesting way and will include:
  • The role and responsibility of a first aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
  • Managing a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • Managing a casualty who is in shock
  • Managing a casualty with a minor injury

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the delegate will:
  • Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
  • Know how to assess an incident
  • Manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
  • Manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
  • Manage a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
  • Manage a casualty who is in shock
  • Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury

Who Should Attend

Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid course.

Duration

The course is held over one day.

Assessment

This qualification is assessed through practical and oral questioning through the duration the course by the tutor. Learners must practically demonstrate the application of the correct techniques in all the First Aid areas indicated within the learning outcomes of the unit.

Successful learners will receive a certificate and also receive a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification.

This qualification lasts for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to re-sit the course.

Venues

The fees below are based on delegates attending one of our open courses.

If you have four or more people requiring training, you might find it more cost effective for us to deliver the training in-house.

Contact us on 029 2070 3328 or training@penarth.co.uk for more  details.

Fees

The course costs £150 + VAT per delegate and payment is required when booking the course.

The fees cover the cost of the training, all course materials, refreshments throughout the day, a light lunch, examination fees and a certificate.

Course Details

The courses are presented by experienced First Aid professionals.

Penarth Management has UKAS accredited certification to ISO9001 (Quality), ISO14001 (Environmental) and OHSAS18001 (Occupational Health & Safety) for the provision of management consultancy and the preparation and delivery of training courses.