All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Duration:
A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom (one day), consisting of practical and theoretical activities, plus some pre-course activity could be required.
Location:
The Old Police, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5GF. There is NO on site parking at The Old Police Station, the nearest pay and display car park is on Pimlico DE7 8AA and is £3.00 to park over 3 hours.
Syllabus:
A range of subjects are covered including:-
• Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns • Assessment of the situation • Anatomy • Choking • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Epilepsy • Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock
Certification:
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria.
Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Hot drinks will be provided on the day, please bring your own water/cold drinks along with you, including your own lunch.
The cost of course is:
£65 + booking costs for EPL Members
£75 + booking costs for Non EPL Members
