first aid at work (faw)

Duration: 18 hours (3 days)

Cost: £210

Certification: 3 years

Course Coverage:

• Adult resuscitation (CPR)*

• Allergic reaction

• Asthma

• Bone, muscle and joint injuries

• Burns and scalds

• Chest pains

• Choking adult

• Communication and casualty care

• Eye injuries

• Fainting

• Head injuries

• Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory-based)

• Defibrillator pad placement (theory-based)

• Low blood sugar

• Managing an emergency

• Minor and severe bleeding

• Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned

• Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)

• Seizures

• Shock

• Spinal injuries

• Stroke

• Unresponsive adult

Adaptations Available:

• In the Outdoors

• In Forestry