Simonside Outdoor Adventure: Emergency first aid at work course

Contents

  1. Overview
  2. What is taught during the course
  3. Cost
  4. Dates

Overview

This course is 1 day long, and takes place from 9am to 5.30pm.

It covers one unit, which include practical and theory assessments from the taught content.

The certificate, approved by (FAA) First Aid Awards, a recognised UK provider, is valid for 3 years from the final course date.

It fulfils all HSE requirements for providing first aid in the work place.

There are 12 places per course.


What is taught during the course

  • What is first aid? (theory assessment)
  • Legislation (theory assessment)
  • Responsibilities of a first aider (theory assessment)
  • Action in an emergency (theory assessment)
  • Primary survey (practical assessment)
  • Secondary assessment (practical assessment)
  • The respiratory system (theory assessment)
  • AED and resusictation (practical assessment)
  • Disorders of respiration (theory assessment)
  • Disorders of circulation (theory assessment)
  • Wounds and bleeding (theory assessment)
  • Seizures (theory assessment)
  • Minor burns and scalds (theory assessment)
  • Foreign objects (theory assessment)

Cost

The course costs £60 per person.


Dates

  • Tuesday 21 March 2023 - for School Workforce Development
  • Tuesday 28 March 2023 - for South Tyneside Council
  • Monday 17 April 2023 - for South Tyneside Council
  • Tuesday 2 May 2023 - for School Workforce Development