First Aid at Work

Do you work in a high-risk environment? If you’re nodding your head with a `yes’, this first aid at work course is ideal for you. It takes place across Surrey and Sussex.

This is a 2-day course Plus E-learning

Also, if you’re expecting a first aid at work course to be duller than a rainy day in January, you’re about to be pleasantly surprised.

You’ll leave with a high-level qualification as a first aider — and a spring in your step. I guarantee that you’ll enjoy it because if you’re laughing, you’re learning.

And, here’s the most important thing:

You’ll know how to save someone’s life. Imagine that. You’ll be a superhero.

The first aid at work course is for…

People who work in high-risk jobs and environments — fire fighters, builders, warehouse workers, security personnel, tree surgeons and so on.

As you’re probably aware, all employers are legally required to provide a safe and healthy workplace — even if you’re self-employed with just one employee.

In practice, this means that for every 50 staff members, one person has to be a qualified first aider.

First Aid at Work: What will you learn?

The course covers everything listed below. There will be practical demonstrations, a bit of role playing and some activities to keep things engaging and interesting.

I’m happy to tailor the content with additions. For instance, if you’d like me to focus on treating broken legs because this is a particular risk at your workplace, that’s fine.

During the course, you’ll be trying out your newly-learned techniques with a whole range of equipment, including mannequins.

And… this course includes Bra Off, Defib On (https://traininglegsfirstaid.co.uk/defib-with-women-in-mind/). Did you know that women are less likely than men to survive when a defibrillator is used on them in a medical emergency? Proper pad placement is crucial, and you’ll learn this life-saving skill.

Here’s the full course content (take a deep breath, it’s thorough):

The role of a first aider

Health and safety regulations (First Aid)

How to respond to an emergency

Casualty care

How to deal with an unresponsive casualty, and the recovery position

Resuscitation, and how to carry out CPR

How to use an automated external defibrillator (includes Bra Off, Defib On (https://traininglegsfirstaid.co.uk/defib-with-women-in-mind/))

How to save someone from choking

Dealing with seizures

Treating someone who’s in shock

Bleeding, both minor and severe

Treating burns and scalds

Dealing with chest pains, identifying heart attacks and strokes

Treating eye injuries

How to treat bone, joint and muscle injuries

How to treat head and spinal injuries

What to do if someone has been poisoned

Dealing with abdominal injuries

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