BASIC FIRST AID REFRESHER
WHAT QUALIFICATION PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?:
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This accredited First Aid Response course awards certificates which are valid for 2 years. A 2 day refresher course is required after two years to stay in certification. First Aid Response Instructors registered w hold a QQI trainers award for delivery of Occupational First Aid.
COURSE TIMES & LOCATIONS:
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Instructors will complete training on-site. Course duration 2 days
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE:
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This course is aimed at all employees, regardless of the industry type.
WHY SHOULD STAFF TAKE THIS COURSE:
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Basic First Aid three-day certified course is the NEW Health and Safety Authority standard for first aid at work.
COURSE AIMS:
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It is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency first aid should the need arise.
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This course is perfect for anyone who is required to act as the first aider in their place of work, community group, voluntary organisation and in the home.
FIRST AID COURSE CONTENT:
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Basic Principals of First Aid
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Scene Management
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First Aid Equipment
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Shock/Fainting/Unconsciousness – Focusing on the Recovery position.
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Asthma Attack
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AED/CPR
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Stroke
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Heart Attack
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Bleeding & wounds
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Burns & Scalding
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Bandaging
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Examination and Assessment is both practical and written and is held on Day 2 of the course.
COURSE OUTCOME:
• Successful delegates will receive a certificate by post on completion.
This certificate is valid for 2 years. A 2-day refresher course is required after two years to stay certification.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
All of our courses are delivered using the English language so delegates must also have a good command of English both written and spoken so the course can be fully understood.