This Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work training course is aimed at employees of companies and organisations. It is essential that companies and organisations of a certain size have trained first aiders among their staff. The HSE First Aid course has been developed in conjunction with the HSE to provide employees with the first aid skills necessary to deal with a range of injuries and potentially life-threatening situations.

What are the entry requirements?

Nil

Who is this course aimed at?

Anyone wishing to gain the FAAW qualification, or just improve their first aid knowledge.

What will I be doing on the course?

• How to summon help.
• The legal responsibilities.
• Roles & responsibilities of a first aider.
• Principles & priorities of first aid.
• Primary & secondary survey.
• Dealing with the unconscious casualty.
• Possible causes of a loss of consciousness.
• Resuscitation & choking.
• Dealing with bleeding, breaks & burns.
• Contents of a first aid kit, accident reporting, positive aid.
• RIDDOR reportable incidents/accidents.
• Scene assessment / incident management.

How do I study the course?

Over a period of four days, minimum contact time 24 hours.

What can I do after the course?

Seek employment as a qualified first aider, help save a life.

How long is the award valid for?

3 Years.

Additional information:

Candidates must pass assessments to gain qualification.