Who is the Appointed Person Emergency First Aid course aimed at?

The course is a one day course for those who wish to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and attain a recognised qualification in First Aid. It encompasses the essential knowledge to deal with life threatening emergencies in the workplace.

Benefits to your organisation:

Delegates will cover a structured set of skills which are required for HSE accreditation which lasts for 3 years. All learning is well structured and progressive and the course adviser will carry out ongoing assessments.

Some of the skills covered in the course include:

• Aims & Principles of First Aid and the responsibilities
  of the appointed person
• Breathing & Circulation
• Primary & Secondary Assessments
• Principles of Resusitation
• Causes of unconsciousness and the management of the casualty
• Airway Obstruction
• Bleeding
• Action to take in the event of an Emergency

7 PT Hours - Classroom Based

Course Contents:

Actions in an Emergency / Drivers Responsibilites

What is First Aid and First Aid equipment

Actions in emergency and Summoning assistance

The effects of drugs and lifestyle

Casualty resuscitation

Casualty resuscitation practical skills

Secondary survey of a casualty

Resuscitation and secondary survey practical skills

Recognising and treating shock

Recognising and treating other injuries part 1 including Heart attack, Anaphylactic shock, Electric shock, Carbon Monoxide poisoning and Choking

Recognising and treating other injuries part 2 including Burns, Bleeding and Fractures

Recognising and treating other injuries practical skills