First aid saves lives – can you afford not to make this vital New Year’s resolution?

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Course duration – minimum of 18 hours excluding break times, can be run over split days but must be completed in 10 weeks with no session less than 2 hours.

The certificate will last for 3 years from the date of passing the exam. Examination by qualified external assessors.

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

  • Provide emergency first aid at work
  • Provide basic instruction in the use of an AED
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with:
  • Injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries;
  • Chest injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Eye injuries
  • Sudden poisoning
  • Anaphylactic shock
  • Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid.

In addition, the following subjects will be included.

  • Severe bleeding (i.e. chainsaw injury)
  • Crush injury
  • Hypothermia / Hyperthermia
  • Lyme disease
  • Tick and snake bites
  • Bee stings

Cost: £240.00 + VAT per candidate