Description
The First Aid at Work – Annual Refresher course is an in-depth training course for those who wish to refresh their existing skills and knowledge of first aid procedures in the workplace. It covers the different types of emergencies that can occur in the workplace, safety laws and regulations, best practice procedures and equipment.
In this comprehensive course, you will gain crucial life-saving skills that will give you the confidence to stay calm and professional in the face of any type of emergency incident. Through step-by-step guidance, practical case studies and exercises, you will learn how to treat minor injuries, help someone who has fallen ill, and much more.
You will be guided through best practice procedures for treating burns and scalds, placing someone in the recovery position, performing CPR and treating a wide range of injuries. By the end of the course, you will know how to act in critical scenarios such as someone suffering a stroke or seizure, and will have the experience to be the first point of contact in the workplace, should such an emergency arise.
Accredited, quality CPD training
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
Course material developed by qualified professionals
Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This course applies to organisations whose first aid needs assessment has identified the need for a responsible person to have a workplace first aid qualification. It applies to, but is not limited to, the following:
Construction industry
Manufacturing industry
Office workers
Factory workers
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
Identify the different types of injuries and accidents that commonly occur in the workplace.
Correctly place someone in the recovery position and perform emergency CPR
Treat burns and bleeding, dress wounds and carry out a back blow in the case of choking
Understand the fundamental role and responsibilities of the first aider
Effectively monitor a casualty and correctly record and report accidents and injuries
Help someone who is unresponsive and breathing, or unresponsive and not breathing
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid
Module 02: Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid
Module 03: Incident Management at Work
Module 04: Primary Survey
Module 05: Secondary Survey
Module 06: Basic First-Aid Techniques
Module 07: Dealing with Minor Injuries at the Workplace
Module 08: Secondary Illness Loss of Responsiveness and CPR
Module 09: Secondary Illness Breathing Problems
Module 10: Secondary Illnesses and Injuries
Module 11: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations
Module 12: Call for an Emergency
