Course Overview

On completion of this three day course, successful candidates should be able to administer first aid until medical help arrives.

This is an HSE approved course leading to a full First Aid at Work Certificate, which must be renewed ever 3 years.

Course Description

On completion, successful candidates should be able to understand the role of the first aider including reference to:

- the importance of preventing cross infection

- the need for recording incidents and actions

- the use of available equipment

• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely and effectively in an emergency
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries
• recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)
• administer first aid to a casualty with

- injuries to bones, muscles, joints and suspected spinal injuries

- chest injuries

- burns and scalds

- eye injuries

- sudden poisoning

- anaphylactic shock

The afternoon of day three is used for the practical assessment of students.

Notes

You are required to attend a 2-day refresher course within 3 years of completing this course.

This Course Costs £195 per person.