First Aid at Work
First Aid at work COURSE CONTENT
The First Aid at Work course is made up of 2 units.
THE FIRST BEING EMERGENCY FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE
On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
Identify the need for establishing consent to provide first aid
Complete an accident form Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
Describe the safe use of first aid equipment
- Be able to assess an incident
Conduct a scene survey
Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
Give examples of when to call for help
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
- Manage a casualty who is in seizure
Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin
- Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
Describe how to identify a casualty with
Partially blocked airway
Completely blocked airway
Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
Identify the types of external bleeding
Control external bleeding
- Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
Recognise shock
Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock
- Be able to manage a casualty with a minor in jury
Give first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters
FOLLOWED BY RECOGNITION AND MANAGEMENT OF ILLNESS AND INJURY IN THE WORKPLACE
- Be able to conduct a secondary survey
Identify the information to be collected when gathering a casualty history
Conduct a head to toe survey
- Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones.
Recognise suspected;
Fractures
Dislocations
Sprains and strains muscles and joints
Administer first aid for;
Fractures
Dislocations
Sprains and strains
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
Recognise suspected;
Concussion
Skull fracture
Cerebral compression
Spinal injury
- Administer first aid for suspected;
Concussion
Skull fracture
Cerebral compression
Spinal injury
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
Recognise the different types of chest injury
- Administer first aid for a chest injury
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
Recognise the factors that affect the severity of burns and scalds
Administer first aid for burns involving;
Dry Heat
Wet Heat
Electricity
Chemicals
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with an eye injury
Give examples of common eye injuries
Administer first aid for eye injuries involving;
Dust
Chemicals
Embedded objects
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
Identify the routes that poisons can take to enter the body
Administer immediate first aid to a casualty affected by sudden poisoning
Identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning
- Be able to administer First Aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
Identify common triggers for anaphylaxis
Recognise anaphylaxis
Administer immediate first aid for a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis
- Be able to provide First Aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Recognise major illnesses including;
Heart attack
Stroke
Epilepsy
Asthma
Diabetes