Over a 3 day period, delegates will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations, including: assessing an incident, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, heart attacks, choking, head and spinal injuries, fractures, anaphylaxis and more.

Any person who is or may be appointed as a first aider in the workplace.  Anyone who needs to develop the skills and knowledge required for that role.

Such as,

• persons with specific responsibilities at work,
• persons who participate in voluntary and/or community activities
• Persons who may need to perform basic first aid in a range of situations.

It is essential to participate in exercises such CPR and AED use. You need to be in good health and not have any issues that might prevent them from taking part in the practical assessments.

Minimum age to attend is 16 years, with a minimum Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy to equip them for multiple choice examination at the end of the course.

Candidates may wish to progress to the 5 day First Response Emergency care on successful completion of this course.

You will learn the underpinning knowledge, practical administration of safe, prompt and effective first aid in the workplace.

You will gain an understanding of current legislation and the recommendations from the Resuscitation Council (UK).

Successful delegates will receive certification and ID cards which will be valid for a period of 3 years.

The role and responsibilities of a first aider Assessing an incident

Managing an unresponsive casualty

CPR and defibrillation

Recovery Position Heart Attack Stroke

Choking

Epilepsy Asthma Diabetes Anaphylaxis Shock

Head and spinal injuries Chest injuries

Wounds and bleeding Fractures

Sprains, strains and dislocations Minor injuries

Burns and scalds

Poisoning

Eye injuries

Discounted group bookings are available at our training centre or directly at your site, contact us at training@infratec-uk.com to find out more