EMERGENCY FIRST AID at Work 

For guidance please see the HSE web site

This qualification is made up of one unit and the content being
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
1.2 Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid
1.4 Complete an accident form
1.5 Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
1.6 Describe the safe use of first aid equipment
2. Be able to assess an incident
2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
2.3 Give examples of when to call for help
3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally breathing normally
3.1 Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
3.2 Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
3.4 Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
3.5 Manage a casualty who is in seizure
4 Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
4.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
4.2 Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
5 Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
5.1Describe how to identify a casualty with Partially blocked airway completely blocked airway
5.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
6 Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
6.1 Identify the types of external bleeding
6.2 Control external bleeding
7 Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
7.1 Recognise shock
7.2 Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock
8 Be able to manage a casualty with a minor in jury
8.1 Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
8.2 Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
8.3 Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters

On successful completion of the course each delegate will receive a certificate which is registered with our awarding body. (QNUK)