OFQUAL Accredited Certificate, valid for 3 years. This course is for people wishing to renew an existing, valid First Aid at Work certificate. This course is designed for anyone who is currently an accredited first aider, particularly appropriate to companies as it achieves the recommended guidelines for the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. All delegates must hold a valid and current First Aid at Work certificate to attend this course. Please provide a copy of your in-date certificate before attending. Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2).

Course Content

Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider First Aid Kits Legislation Recovery Position CPR on Adults Defibrillation & AED’s Choking Adults Circulatory System – Bandaging Wounds & Embedded Objects Hypovolaemic Shock Anaphylaxis Seizures Minor Injuries – Cuts, Grazes, Bruises, Burns & Scalds, Foreign Objects & Splinters Bones, Joints & Muscles Injuries Fractures & Dislocations Strains & Sprains Major Illnesses – Heart Attack, Angina, Stroke, Asthma, Diabetes, Poisons Chest Injuries Abdominal Trauma & Crush Injuries Hot & Cold Conditions