Emergency First Aid in the Workplace

Who is the course for?

The one-day programme is aimed at individuals who work within a low risk environment and require First Aid accreditation with responsibility for managing emergency situations at work.

What will I study?

The course will cover the following:

• CPR
• Recovery position
• Choking procedure
• Bandaging
• Secondary assessments
• Casualty management
• Casualty positions
• First Aid and the Law
• Aims of first aid
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Hygiene procedures

The group tasks will cover the following:

• Demonstrate treatment for bleeding and burns
• Demonstrate casualty management
• Demonstrate CPR on adult
• Recognise choking & apply treatment on an adult
• Recognise treatment for a heart attack
• Identify items in a first aid kit
• Recognise the responsibilities of first aider
• Identify shock & anaphylactic shock

How will the course be delivered?

Through classroom based activities such as discusstion, role-play, practical activities, questions and answers, quizzes and feedback.

This programme can be tailored to take into account specific situations in the workplace and is an introduction to the First Aid at Work course with a view to lessening the severity of accidents by giving staff the capability to take control of given situations.

Course Entry Criteria

There are no entry criteria other than a keen interest in this subject.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

You will receive a Blackburn College Certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the training which is approved by HSE.

What can I do next?

There are many other First Aid courses on our website, click here for further information.

How much does it cost?

The course is priced at £45.00 per delegate (prices are subject to change) this includes all tuition, paperwork and a Blackburn College Certificate of Attendance.