Who should attend? These courses are NOT open to postgraduate students. They are designed for University staff only. Registration Process Staff are able to register for a first aid training course at any time, please fill in this form. First Aid at Work courses registration form Course Details: PLEASE NOTE There is a cost of £50 to attend this course payable by the School/Department and you must attend all parts to gain qualification. If you don't attend without giving 2 weeks' notice, and the place is not taken by another delegate, then the School/Department will still be charged. Please bring your own lunch to the campus based practical days. The training provider will email you an online e-learning a week before (approx.) your training start date. This online training MUST be completed via trainers portal and passed 100% PRIOR to attending the in person practical. Failure to complete the e-Learning will result in being turned away on site and place will be charged for. This is a Course Leader input, demonstrations, hands-on practical sessions and skills assessment. This course is 6 hours in duration and provides a complete set of practical skills needed by first aiders in their workplaces to become confident and competent as a nominated first aider. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations. To achieve this, there will be 3 hours of practical training on campus, preceded by a minimum 3 hours of off-site learning.
INTRODUCTION
The Definition of a First Aider
The Aims of First Aid
Rescuer Protection
First Aid Kit
Reporting Accidents
SAFETY AND CASUALTY CARE
SAFE
Life Cycle
Chain of Survival
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Primary Care
Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
Adult and Child Choking
Types of Bleeding
Bleeding Control
Haemostatic Dressing Application
Tourniquet Application
Shock
Seizures and Epilepsy
MINOR INJURIES
Small Cuts, Grazes and Bites
Bruises
Small Splinters
Nosebleeds
Burns and Scalds
This course is suitable for low risk Schools and Departments where office/classroom teaching type activities take place. If you work in a high risk environment or feel that you may need to cover a wider range of situations then it is strongly recommended that you attend the First Aid at Work Assessment and Certification There is no final exam, each learner is continuously assessed by the trainer/assessor during their training. It is then both the responsibility and decision of the trainer/assessor to determine if each learner has reached the level required to become a first aider within the work place. Successful learners will be certified by The International Certification and Training Academy (TICTA) which is valid for three years from course completion date. In order to retain your certification you are required to repeat this one day course within 28 days of expiry of the previous certificate.