Waste Management Consultancy and WAMITAB Training

HSE Recognised Appointed Persons - (Emergency First Aid Course)

Aim:

To train individuals from industry and commerce in emergency First Aid techniques and the duties of a First Aid "Appointed Person" as detailed in the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Duration:

1 Day (Approx 8 hrs)

Pre Requisites:

None

Objectives:

To train individuals in the duties responsibilities laid down in the H&S (First Aid) Regs. 1981 for an Appointed Person
To satisfy by ongoing assessment the candidates competence to carry out basic life saving First Aid in the workplace until professional help arrives

Course Content

First Aid regulations and responsibilities of an Appointed Person
Actions in an emergency
Primary & Secondary Assessments
Principles of Resuscitation (EAR & CPR)
Unconscious Casualty
Wounds & Bleeding
Spinal Injuries
Burns & Scalds

Training Methods

Highly participative with many practical exercises

Confirmation of Learning

Is achieved by oral questioning and ongoing assessment by course instructor

Site Requirements

Classroom facility with power and enough space to conduct practical training and assessment

Note: On attending and passing this course the candidate will be qualified to act as an Appointed Person (First Aider) in the workplace for a period of 3 years.