First Aid at Work (FAW) – HSE approved

This Meditec Training course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid should attend this course.
This course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace..

Course Syllabus:

• Accidents and illess.
• Using first aid kit.
• Simple record keeping.
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty.
• Heart attacks.
• Resuscitation.
• Shock.
• Choking.
• Bleeding.
• Burns and scalds.
• Poisoning.
• Fractures.
• Seizures.
• Asthma.
• Severe allergic reaction.
• Eye injuries.
• Low blood sugar.
• Fainting.

Course Duration
Three days. The course is usually offered as three consecutive days, however, we also offer it as a split course over several weeks.

Assessment and Certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years. This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practice for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher. Throughout the course our instructors will use simulated incidents using resuscitation manikins. There is a formal examination at the end of the course as well as continuous instructor assessment throughout the course.