HSE FIRST AID AT WORK

Training Provision Nationwide

We provide tailored HSE First Aid at Work training for a wide range of organisations, from public bodies such as colleges and the NHS, to private industry and commerce.

We can organise courses at your location. This enables us to provide training tailored to your workplace at dates and times that suit you. Alternatively if you do not have a venue available we can use one of our network of established venues throughout much of the UK.

We offer significant discounts to organisations which group book. For a quote contact our training team to discuss how we can help, we are sure you will be pleased with our prices.

• HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (6 Hours)
• HSE First Aid at Work (3 Days)
• HSE First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Days)

HSE Emergency First Aid at Work (6 Hours)

Awarding Body

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE Centre Reg No. 29/99 NUCO).

Duration

6 Hours usually on one day. Can be provided as a one day block or a programme of shorter sessions.

Course Outline

This new HSE approved qualification came into effect on the 1st October 2009, along with new guidance on assessing the needs of First Aid in your workplace. Your risk assessment of First Aid needs may well identify the need for Emergency First Aiders, either as an addition to your First Aiders, or where the risk of your business is low, it may well identify them as being sufficient, without the need of additional First Aiders.

The course programme is designed for individuals who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid. By the end of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills needed to deal with life threatening emergencies in the workplace.

• Responsibilities and Reporting
• Assessment of the Situation
• Basic hygiene in First Aid
• Dealing with the Unresponsive Casualty
• Resuscitation
• Heart Attacks
• Control of Bleeding
• Minor injuries
• Angina
• Choking
• Shock
• Seizures

Certification

Assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a 3-year qualification will be issued to those who meet the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of about 3 hours, although it is not mandatory.

HSE First Aid at Work (3 Days)

Awarding Body

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE Centre Reg No. 29/99 NUCO).

Duration

18 Hours usually over three days. Can be provided as a three day block or a programme of shorter sessions.

Course Description

It is a requirement of Health & Safety law that employers provide a safe and healthy environment for their employees. If the assessment of First Aid needs highlights the need for qualified First Aiders, then this course will provide you with suitable, highly trained personnel.

Certification

All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate, lasting for a period of 3 years, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualifications. This certificate would enable the holder to act as a First Aider in the workplace under the 1981 (First Aid) Regulations. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of about 3 hours, although it is not mandatory.

HSE First Aid at Work Refresher

Awarding Body

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE Centre Reg No. 29/99 NUCO).

Duration

12 Hours usually over two days. Can be provided as a two day block or a programme of shorter sessions.

Who should attend?

Delegates must be in possession of a valid (unexpired) First Aid at Work Certificate issued by any HSE Approved training organisation.

Course Description

An HSE approved course that complies with the Health and Safety Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 guidelines for the re-qualification of First Aid at Work certificate holders. First Aid coverage in the workplace is a legal requirement.

This comprehensive 2-day course covers a wide range of First Aid emergencies, enabling all participants to deal with an emergency situation with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way. In addition to this, should there have been any change to protocols during their initial qualification, then this will be updated.

Certification

All successful students will be issued with a new First Aid at Work Certificate, lasting for a period of 3 years, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of about 3 hours, although it is not mandatory.

Annual Refresher Course for First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders (3 Hours)

Although it is not mandatory, the HSE strongly recommend that HSE qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. The qualification period for both groups of First Aiders is three-years. It was felt that this period was too long without any additional training.

SYLLABUS

A range of subjects is covered including:-
• Responsibilities
• Communication skills
• Primary Survey
• Top-to-toe survey
• Recovery Position
• Action for vomit
• Resuscitation
• Chain of Survival
• Wounds and bleeding
• Bandaging
• Hygiene

CERTIFICATION

A certificate of attendance will be issued.