This training is recommended for nominated emergency first aiders in workplaces.

Join us for this heavily subsidised training session from Tidal Training (https://www.tidaltraining.co.uk/), hosted by Cheltenham BID. This training is recommended for nominated emergency first aiders in workplaces with lower health and safety risks.

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the importance of preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents, and actions

Use available equipment

Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.

Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizures)

Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding

Carry out the safe use of an AED (Defibrillator)

Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

Students will be assessed throughout the course on their practical skills and they will have to complete and pass a multiple choice test.

Successful candidates will receive a Qualsafe Accredited Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work EFAW (RQF) certificate.

Course duration: 6 hours

Training Provided by Tidal Training (https://www.tidaltraining.co.uk/).

Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring a packed lunch with you.

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