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First Aid at Work (3 Day) (REHIS)

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Borders College

Course details

Course description

The aim of this course is to support learners in becoming first aiders in the workplace.In line with HSE guidance, the qualification supports/approves work place first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to complete a 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course.

Course content:

On completion of training, 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, use of available equipment.
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator.
  • 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.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, sudden poisoning, anaphylactic shock.
  • Recognise the presence of major illness, and provide appropriate first aid, including: heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes.

    • Provided by

    Borders College

    enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk

    01896 66 26 00

    Provider website

    Scottish Borders Campus

    Nether Road

    Galashiels

    TD1 3HE

    Entry requirements

    No formal entry requirements

    Course options

    Course details

    Check with the course provider for dates.

    Cost: £267.00 (ex. VAT)

    Venue details

    Scottish Borders Campus

    Nether Road

    Galashiels

    TD1 3HE

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk

    01896 66 26 00

    View course on provider website

    Course details

    Check with the course provider for dates.

    Cost: £267.00 (ex. VAT)

    Venue details

    Scottish Borders Campus

    Nether Road

    Galashiels

    TD1 3HE

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk

    01896 66 26 00

    View course on provider website