First Aid Training and Supplies
First Aid at Work Course This course complies with the HSE 1981 "First aid at work" legislation for a first aider in the workplace. Each course is adjusted to suit the needs of the students. The course is of 3 days duration (at least 18 classroom hours plus extra independent learning hours). A short oral test will take place during the last session of the course. A certificate which is valid for 3 years is awarded to successful students. Each student receives a First Aid manual and course notes. It is acceptable to run the course over a longer period not exceeding 10 weeks where each session lasts at least two hours. The candidate needs to complete two Basic Skills Updates before their 3 year expiry date. On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to: o
Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions.
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Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures.
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Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
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Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure.
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Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
o Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock. o
Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
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Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
Additionally they should be competent in: o
Recognising the presence of major illness and applying general first aid principles in its management.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct first-aid management of: o
soft tissue injuries;
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injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
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chest injuries;
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burns and scalds;
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eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye;
o sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock. Students wishing to remain valid first aiders must receive refresher training after 3 years - http://www.bostockhealthcare.com/courses.aspx?course=6
SFA Syllabus - Š Bostock Health Care February 2009
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