3 Day course - A First Aider should always be available in the workplace to administer first aid.

This course will give candidates the knowledge and confidence to do this. It is fully accredited by the HSE and therefore conforms and meets all standards of the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulation 1981. No previous first aid experience is required.

COURSE DURATION

The course consists of 18 hours contact teaching time. Usually run over one 6-hour session although this is flexible to suit your needs. A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be aged a minimum of 16 years or above. Larger groups can be catered for, but the ratio must not exceed 12 students per instructor.

COURSE CONTENT

Aims of first aid – dealing with an emergency

Cardio pulmonary resuscitation – adult, child and baby

Priorities of treatment

Face shields – recognition and treatment of regurgitation

Choking – adult, child and baby

Unconscious patient – recovery position and dealing with a patient with a seizure (fitting)

Bleeding and shock – internal bleeding, cross infection and minor injuries

Burns and scalds

Illness

Head injuries

Fractures

Spinal injuries

Recording incidents and first aid actions

ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor; on successful completion of the course a HSE approved certificate from Blue Earth Training will be issued and is valid for 3 years. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme which lasts 3 hours.

PRICING

We are able to deliver this course on site, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling. If you only have a small number who need training then please contact us for course availability in your area. We can offer discounted courses with maximum students booked on.

LOCATION

We are able to deliver this course on site, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling. If you only have a small number who need training then please contact us for course availability in your area.

You must be able to perform CPR on the floor.

You will see photos of injuries

Please speak with instructor if you have any injuries

Wear casual clothing as you will be expected to do CPR on the floor.

No skirts