The course prepares individuals with the essential knowledge to be able to deal with first aid situations at work, while confidently fulfilling the role of workplace first aid representative.

The course is recommended for anyone who needs to gain a little more than the basic knowledge and skills to act confidently in every day first aid situations, for example, dealing with fractures, hypothermia, hyperthermia and more.

Nationally recognised and OFQUAL regulated, this is a hands on course that takes a theoretical and practical approach to learning first aid in a variety of scenarios.

This is a practical, hands-on course that underpins theory and will provide candidates with the knowledge needed to confidently carry out first aid at work and fulfil the role of workplace first aid representative.

The course is made up of four practical assessments that will be carried out informally over three days, including two multiple choice written papers. A course book and handouts will be supplied to each candidate.

Course content will include:

· The role of the first aider
· Incident and casualty assessment
· Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
· Care of the unconscious casualty, management of seizures, choking, external bleeding and shock
· Minor injuries such as burns, scalds, splinters, bruises and grazes
· Respiratory system, hypoxia, chest injuries
· Asthma and hyperventilation
· Circulatory system
· Specific wounds and bleeding
· Eye injuries
· Anaphylaxis
· Angina, heart attacks, stroke
· Serious burns and scalds
· Poisons
· Skeletal system
· Fractures and dislocations
· Sprains and strains
· Spinal injuries and head injuries
· Diabetes
· Epilepsy

On completion of the course, candidates will receive the Qualsafe accredited first aid certificate.