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First Aid at Work, Manchester

12th September 2016 - 14th September 2016 | From - £192.00 pp (inc. VAT)

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First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE CONTENT

The 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

Gather the information to be collected when assessing 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

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Details

Start:
12th September 2016
End:
14th September 2016
Cost:
£192.00
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Venue

Manchester
St Modwen Road
Manchester, Manchester M32 0ZF United Kingdom
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Phone
08009992716
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