Course Overview This in depth first aid course gives successful candidates the qualification to act as a works 'first aider' as defined by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive. Who should attend? Suitable for anyone who has volunteered or been nominated by their employer to take up the role of 'First Aider'. Aim To ensure delegates have the knowledge to take control and deal with a first aid emergency Course structure Aims and Principles of first aid Incident management/emergency planning Treatment of unconsciousness Resuscitation Airway and breathing problems Wounds and bleeding Burns and poisons Other serious injuries Other serious medical conditions Prevention of cross infection Universal precautions Legal requirements Record-keeping Casualty transportation Course duration Four days Certification Certificate of attendance is issued upon successful completion of the course. This certificate must be renewed annually. CHECK AVAILABILITY