Emergency first aid at work.

Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an

Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the

requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the

Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with

Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a

prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and

theoretical activities. Ideally, the course should be run over one day, but can

be spread over a longer time period if you so desire, providing it is completed

within 4 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a

minimum of two hours.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:-

• Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation and AED awareness • Burns

• Assessment of the situation • Anatomy • Choking

• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor injuries • Epilepsy

• Basic hygiene in First Aid • Bleeding control • Shock

Certification

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year

qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE

strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher

programme of three hours

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 14 years of

age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A student cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the

age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student

is suitable for that role.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.