First Aid at Work (FAW)

Course Description

The First Aid at Work qualification provides a comprehensive first aid programme meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. It is designed for those designated as workplace first aiders who require a full, detailed qualification. Our instructors deliver this course in a dynamic way, relating the learning to the specific workplace to make it both relevant and engaging. Topics covered include: the role of the first aider; incident and casualty assessment; CPR; recovery position and management of seizures; choking; external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock; minor injuries; the respiratory system; hypoxia; chest injuries; asthma and hyperventilation; the circulatory system; wounds and bleeding including nose bleeds, amputation, embedded objects, crush injuries and internal bleeding; eye injuries; types of shock; anaphylaxis; angina and heart attacks; strokes; burns and scalds; poisons; fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains; spinal injuries; head injuries; secondary survey; diabetes; and epilepsy. Assessment: Practical skills assessed during the course and a short multiple choice paper at the end of day one and day three. Certificates are valid for 3 years. To renew you must attend the 2 Day First Aid at Work Requalifying Course. If the certificate has expired by more than 3 months you will need to attend the full 3 day course again.