3 Hour Annual First Aid Refresher Course

Programme Outline

This 3 hour refresher session is ideal for first aiders in all environments. The 3 hour session is delivered by one of our experienced trainers at a time to suit you. The course covers the most effective treatments for injuries, recapping on the skills that you learnt on your original training course. With your group, you will discuss the responsibility that you hold as a first aider and the relevant laws which you need to follow. Practical demonstrations and exercises are covered in the training session so that you have experience and are prepared for the various different medical situations that you may face.

Aims

To refresh the delegate’s knowledge and understanding of first aid at work to ensure they are able to deliver effective medical treatment.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Describe your role and responsibilities as a first aider
• Use medical equipment safely
• Report and record an incident in line with your companies rules regulations as well as legal requirements
• Demonstrate the correct way to administer first aid for a range of situations, including choking, shock, bleeds, abdominal pains, seizures and unconsciousness. The course also covers how to treat a child suffering from burns or scolds, injured their bones, banged their head or suffering anaphylactic shock
• Recognise and respond to a person having an asthma attack, has been poisoned, crushed or is suffering from smoke inhalation
• Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures
• Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Who is the programme for?

This course is designed for anyone holding a current Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work certificate. Contact us on 01772 433080 or via email at info@centaurtraining.co.uk to make an enquiry or to book.

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