First Aid Courses (Other)
Annual First Aid
Refresher Course
Emergency Response Course
Appointed Persons First Aid Course
Annual First Aid Refresher Course
It is highly recommended (although not mandatory) that Qualified First Aiders, and Emergency First Aiders undertake an Annual Refresher Course – keeping their current skills up-to-date, and inline with any recent medical advances.
The qualification period for both Qualified First Aiders, and Emergency First Aiders, is currently 3 years.
Syllabus
• Responsibilities
• Communication skills
• Primary Assessment
• Top-to-toe survey
• Recovery Position
• Action for vomit
• Resuscitation
• Chain of Survival
• Wounds and bleeding
• Bandaging
• Hygiene
Qualification Information
Course Cost: £35
Contact Hours: 3
Maximum Course Spaces: 16
Certificate: 3 Years
Minimum Age: 14 Years (But cannot act as a First Aider in a workplace until age 16)
Emergency Response Course
This is the perfect choice of course for a beginner looking to gain basic First Aid knowledge and practical skills.
Attendees will leave the course with the knowledge of how to deal with casualties who are both responsive and unresponsive.
Syllabus
• Arriving at the scene
• Casualty assessment
• Top-to-toe survey
• Recovery position
• Resuscitation
• Hygiene control
Qualification Information
Course Cost: £35
Contact Hours: 3
Maximum Course Spaces: 16
Certificate: 3 Years
Minimum Age: No Age Limit
Appointed Persons First Aid Course
An appointed First Aider is put forward by an employer to take charge when someone takes ill, or is injured in the workplace. This may be duties such as calling an Ambulance, ensuring the First Aid Box is well stocked with the necessary equipment, and maintaining records of all treatment provided.
Appointed persons are not legally required to take part in approved training, however, it is highly recommended, so they are able to fulfill their responsibilities as that designated person.
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:
• Legislation
• Equipment and facilities
• Responsibilities
• Accident Reporting
• Risk Assessment of First Aid needs
Qualification Information
Course Cost: £35
Contact Hours: 2
Maximum Course Spaces: 16
Certificate: 3 Years
Minimum Age: 16
