By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:

• Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to the use of first aid equipment provided or improvised and the need to record accurately incidents and actions
• Recognize the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures
  Assess situations and conditions in order to react safely, swiftly and effectively in an emergency
• Demonstrate the ability to administer first aid safely, swiftly and effectively to a person who is unconscious
• Demonstrate the ability to administer C.P.R (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) safely, swiftly and effectively
• Display the skill necessary to administer first aid safely, swiftly and effectively to a person who has sustained a wound
• Display the skill necessary to identify a person who is in shock and react safely, swiftly and effectively to treat the condition
• Administer first aid safely, swiftly and effectively to a person who is choking
• Provide first aid safely, swiftly and effectively for minor injuries

Topics and Skills Included:

• The principles of first aid
• The role of the first aider
• Communicating with the casualty
• Minor conditions including grazes
• Bruises, minor cuts and burns
• Content of the first aid kit
• Reporting, recording the consequences of the incident
• The unconscious casualty
• C.P.R – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
• Choking
• Blood loss and shock

Course Assessment:

Scenario based assessment with verbal questioning by the assessor

Progression

Candidates can progress to the full three day CIEH First Aid at Work course