INTRODUCTION

You can chose to study this course at either Boston College, Skirbeck Road, Boston or Red Lion Quarter, Spalding. Subject to numbers.

The Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 places a general duty on employers to ensure adequate equipment, facilities and personnel are provided to render First Aid to their employees if they are injured or become ill at work. This course will provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to take on responsibilities of a First Aider in the workplace.

WHAT WILL I DO

The candidate will learn about the following;-

• Module 1  Introduction - The Emergency First Aider
• Module 2  What is First Aid?
• Module 3  Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
• Module 4  Responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider
• Module 5  Action in an Emergency
• Module 6  Primary Survey
• Module 7  Secondary Assessment
• Module 8  Breathing and Circulation
• Module 9  Principles of Resuscitation
• Module 10 Disorders of Respiration
• Module 11 Disorders of the Circulation
• Module 12 Wounds and Bleeding
• Module 13 Other Conditions

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE

It is a one day course and includes both theory and practical sessions. Certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment of the candidate by the course tutor. There is no final exam. At the end of the day, the tutor will inform you whether you have been successful. Candidates who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard will be issued with a First Aid certificate and wallet sized card which is valid for three years. These will be sent to you when they arrive at the college.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

None required.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information on this course please contact the WorkFocused Training team on 01205 313 242.

The Information on this Course Information Sheet is correct at time of print, but can be subject to change at anytime.