This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The first aid at work course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Who should attend?
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
First aid at work course content
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting.
Course duration
Three days. The course is usually offered as three consecutive days, however, we also offer it as a split course over several weeks.
Assessment and certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved first aid at work certificate valid for three years.
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
Life Support Solutions offers a complete solution to your first aid requirements, and can provide:
Workplace risk assessment
Advice on first aid requirements
Supply of consumables.
Further refresher training.
First aid at work requalification
This course updates the first aid skills for people who need to renew their statutory first aid at work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.
Who should attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew a valid first aid at work certificate.
Course content
The course includes an update of first aid knowledge and skills and a revision of workplace requirements.
Course duration
Two days.
Assessment and certification
Successful candidates receive the full HSE -approved First aid at work certificate valid for three years after completing a practical skills test.
Emergency first aid at work (HSE approved course) The emergency first aid at work course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.It includes basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations. Who should attend? Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid. Course content
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Managing an incident
Priorities of first aid
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Shock
Bleeding
Common workplace injuries
Course duration
One day
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED)
This course teaches the essential skills required by an AED operator and gives students the confidence to know what to do in this kind of emergency. No previous first aid knowledge is necessary to attend an AED course.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone interested in furthering their emergency aid skills, or takes part in an organised first aid scheme.
Course content
chain of survival
how the heart works
assessment of collapsed casualty
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
how an AED works
safety considerations
practical use of an AED
scenario practise
Course duration
One day.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
A half day course is available for candidates already holding a First Aid (CPR) certificate.
In the UK, one person suffers a heart attack every two minutes but the majority could be saved if their heart was shocked back into rhythm. We passionately believe in improving AED access because it has been proven to save lives.
Life Support Solutions offers a complete solution to your AED requirements, and can provide:
AED equipment.
Installation.
Supply of consumables.
Further refresher training.
Anaphylaxis first aid
This course is for anyone who needs training in how and when to use an auto injector in the treatment of anaphylactic shock. It includes prevention, recognition and treatment of severe allergic reaction including the use of auto-injectors and CPR.
Who should attend?
With 40% of children now suffering from allergies, the ability to understand allergic conditions, and deal with sudden or severe symptoms is fast becoming an essential part of childcare. Workplace first aiders who have to deal with those prone to anaphylaxis should also attend.
Course content
casualty assessment
recovery position
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
understanding allergies
signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
basic management of the anaphylactic casualty
advanced management of the anaphylactic casualty including use of Epipen
Course duration
Half day.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment
Anaphylaxis first aid is approved by Allergy UK, the leading medical charity for people with Allergy, Food Intolerance & Chemical Sensitivity.
Medical gases
This course develops a comprehensive range of skills in the administration of oxygen and/or analgesic gas.
Who should attend?
The course is for people who want to learn about the administration of oxygen and/or entonox
