Who needs this qualification?

Any qualified First Aider with a valid qualification who wishes to requalify.

 

Learning Outcomes

• Assess emergency situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services
• Carry out artificial ventilations and chest compressions
• Place a casualty into the recovery position and know when to use this position
• Clear obstructed airways
• Control severe bleeding
• Recognise and treat shock
• Understand the requirements of a First Aid kit and how to report accidents in the workplace
• Recognise and treat major illnesses
• Deal with burns and scalds
• Deal with chemical contamination
• Deal with poisonous gases and fumes
• Recognise and treat fractures
• Know when and how to move casualties safely
• Recognise and treat other miscellaneous conditions
• Carry out the duties of a First Aider in a safe and approved manner, with no risk to self or third party

 

 

Duration - 12 hours

Accreditation - CTCS HSE Approved Centre

Assessment - Multiple choice test and the physical ability to demonstrate CPR

Prerequisite - To have completed the course no more than 28 days after the expiry date of their First Aid at Work Certificate

Suggested progression - Requalification within 3 years 

 

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