HSE First Aid at Work

Monday 19 March – Wednesday 21 March 2012, 9.30am – 4.30pm - Central Liverpool CAB, 2nd Floor, 1 Union Court, Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 4SJ.

Course content:

  • Principles of First Aid
  • Communication and delegation
  • Respiration
  • Resuscitation
  • Asphyxia/choking
  • Body check
  • Recovery position
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Shock
  • Injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • Jaw thrust
  • Unconsciousness
  • Illness recognition
  • Poisons, gases, fumes
  • Burns and scalds
  • Eye injuries
  • Reporting and recording
  • First Aid kits and contents
  • Personal hygiene
  • Infection control

Assessment

  • Practical examination / tutor observation
  • Legal requirement to renew this every three years and it is recommended that the Emergency First Aid course is attended once every 12 months as a refresher.

Cost: £220pp + VAT. Candidates must attend the full three days. The training if facilitated by Health@Work.

To book your place, e-mail sam.booth@healthatworkcentre.org.uk.