First Aid at Work Course

If you have yet to attend a recognised first aid course, then this training course has been designed with you in mind. In this course, you will learn the basic skills and knowledge of first aid. You will gain the confidence to administer simple, but sometimes life-saving, techniques in the workplace.

The course is both theory and practical and is covered over 3 days. You will be given plenty of time to fully absorb the knowledge required to successfully gain the certificate while building your abilities to ensure you are capable in the workplace.

The areas we cover over the 3 days include: resuscitation; unconsciousness; airway and breathing problems; circulation problems; wounds and bleeding; burns and scalds; injuries to bones, muscles, and joints; and other serious conditions.

Course Objectives

Assess situations and carry out appropriate action including informing emergency services

Carry out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Place a casualty in the recovery position and know when to use this position

Know when and how to use the spinal injury recovery position

Clear obstructed airways

Control severe bleeding

Recognise and treat shock

Understand the requirements for a first aid kit and know any changes in first aid at work legislation or guidance

Recognise and treat head injuries

Recognise and treat major illnesses

Deal with burns and scalds

Deal with chemical contamination

Deal with poisons

Recognise and treat sprains, dislocations, and fractures

Know when and how to move casualties safely

Recognise and treat other miscellaneous conditions

All of the above in a safe approved manner, with no risk to self or third party.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for those who work in any industry and need to ensure relevant qualifications are present in the workplace. It is a prerequisite for the further specialised +F First Aid course available through DJ Gemmill.