First Aid at Work

Basic Course Content for First Aid
Statement of Aims The aim of the course is to train any person required to carry out the duties of a first aider at work. Course Structure On successful completion of the course the participants will be able to carry out the duties of a first-aider as noted in the relevant statutory provisions. The course consists of theory and practical exercises and is assessed by sitting a multiple choice question paper and practical examination. The pass mark is 75% overall with a course ratio of one instructor to 10 trainees. Expiry date of certificate is 3 years onto which a refresher course is required. First Aid at Work training Objectives Introduction Principles and aims of First Aid Recognition of illness Examination of unconcious casualty Examination of the casualty in the recovery position Respiratory system and asphyxia Resuscitation from cardiac and respiratory arrest Circulation of blood and bleeding Types of wound and use of dressings Head injury, poisons, diabetes and epilepsy Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations Crush, spinal and abdominal injuries Hypothermia First aid boxes, contents and refilling Riddor and record keeping Personal hygiene, aids and hepatitis B Revision Practical and theoretical examination