Emergency First Aid at Work + Paediatric Element

In accordance with Appendix 6 H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981;

• The role of the first aider
• Importance of preventing cross infection
• The need for recording incidents and actions
• Use of available equipment
• Assessing the situation & act safely in an emergency
• Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is:
  • Unconscious (including seizures)
  • Choking
  • Wounded or bleeding
  • Suffering from shock
• Provide appropriate first aid for Minor Injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds & small splinters)

Additional Subjects

• Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation to a child
• Recognition and management of Asthma
• Recognition and management of Anaphylaxis
• Administer first aid to a child who is:
  • Unconscious (including seizures)
  • Choking

Successful candidates will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work Including Paediatric Element certificate valid for 3 years

This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Group size: 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor

Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

• Recommended Annual Refresher Training;
• Mandatory Requalification every three years by re-taking one-day course;
• First Aid at Work 3 day qualification;