This three-day first aid at work course is approved by the Health and Safety Executive under the Health and Safety Regulations for successful candidates to act as first-aiders in their workplace and is valid from 1 October 2009 under the revised first aid training regulations.
This course provides the comprehensive set of practical skills needed to become a confident first aider at work, giving you both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
This first aid at work course is valid from 1 October 2009 to meet the revised standards for first aid training.
First Aid Priorities
Managing Incidents
Basic Life Support
Examination of a Casualty
Unconsciousness
Control of Bleeding
Fractures
Eye Injuries
Dressings
Burns and Scalds
Common Illnesses
Heart Attacks
Recording and Reporting
Regulations
First Aid Kits
Students are independently examined on the final afternoon of the course. After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day first aid at work course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practice for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
Os yw arian neu broblem mynediad oherwydd e.e. anabledd yn rhwystr i chi allu ymuno â gweithgareddau CULT Cymru cysylltwch â dylan@bectu.org.uk er mwyn trafod eich gofynion yn gyfrinachol.
If money or access issues due to e.g. a disability is a barrier to you being able to join CULT Cymru activities please contact dylan@bectu.org.uk to discuss your requirements confidentially.