• 3 day modular course (minimum 18 hours)
• 3 year validation for statutory and workplace needs
• Introduction of a systematic method of First Aid for managing casualties
• Covers HSE syllabus for First Aiders at work according to the '81 & '97 regulations, UK & European Guidelines

HSE First Aider:

• Can take control of an incident until a nurse, doctor or ambulance arrives.
• Fulfils health & safety requirements for the HSE First Aid at Work.

Course Content:

• Emergency – vital signs, emergency action, airway, unconscious, choking, bleeding, breathing & circulatory problems, emergency breathing, CPR.
• Environment – heat stress, cold stress, chemicals, gas fumes, dust, toxic poisons.
• Health & Safety – recording accidents, RIDDOR, FAW regs, First Aid kits, sick-room.
• Illness – chest pain, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, emotional disorders, minor ailments.
• Rescue – transportation, communication.
• Assessment – reviews material on the course via practical, written and external assessment.