Course Description

Course Code : HSAF1040

This qualification is ideal for those already working, or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purpose of the Health and Safety [First Aid] Regulations 1981.


Course Objectives

To provide delegates with sufficient skills and knowledge to carry out the role of a First Aider in the workplace in accordance with current legislative requirements.

Course Features

Course Content:

  •  Role and responsibilities of a first Aider.
  • Assessing an incident.
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally.
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally.
  • Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking.
  • Manage a casualty with external bleeding.
  • Manage a casualty who is in shock.
  • Manage a casualty with a minor injury.
  • Carrying out a secondary survey.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
  • Administering first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness.