First Aid at Work - 3 days. Maximum 12 students/ instructor

First Aid at Work (refresher) - 2 days. Maximum 12 students per instructor

Students require 100% attendance to the course and must pass a practical exam (including oral questions on underpinning knowlege) to receive HSE recognised certification which is valid for 3 years from date of issue, the HSE also highly recommend the "basic skills refresher" course is completed every 12 months.

Sample programme

  1. Aims and priotities of first aid
  2. Dealing with unconsciousness - causes - recovery position - adult CPR
  3. Airway and breathing problems
  4. Circulatory disorders/ problems
  5. Wounds and bleeding
  6. Burns and scalds
  7. Injuries to bone/ muscles/ joints
  8. Effects of heat and cold
  9. Diabetes
  10. Poisons
  11. Epilepsy
  12. Record keeping
  13. The First Aid Box
  14. Personal hygiene and Safety
  15. Responsibilities of a First Aider