About the Course

This course is 9.30am - 5.30 pm - a 6-hour contact time to achieve HSE Accreditation

The Health and Safety Executive are bringing up to date The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, and the changes will be implemented on 1^st October 2009.

• Changes to risk levels will result in a higher number of first aid trained staff being necessary for many workplaces.
• Approving a 1-day First Aid course syllabus for smaller and lower hazard organisations gives more flexibility for employers to train higher numbers of staff and lone workers.

This course is designed to equip people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to render first aid to staff or clients whilst awaiting the ambulance.  It trains participants above and beyond the incoming legislative requirements by adding key relevant topics.

Course Content

• Introduction, basic legislation and principles of first aid
• Vital signs - recognising how unwell the casualty is
• Incident procedure - dealing with emergency situations
• Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
• Treatment of a casualty who is fitting (epilepsy)
• Dealing with bleeding and shock (including sharps issues)
• Basic life support Heart attack and Basic Life Support Non Heart Attack if applicable
• Choking
• Common medical issues: asthma, panic attacks, diabetes, faints (anaphylaxis if required)
• Poisoning/substance misuse/attempted suicides
• Evaluation

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course participants will:

• Be able to understand the legal aspects surrounding provision of First Aid
• Be able to recognise what form of assistance is required i.e. GP, minor injuries or ambulance.
• Be able to deliver emergency life-saving First Aid whilst awaiting an ambulance

Helen Underwood - runs her own private training business, Underwood Training Ltd which specialises in tailoring First Aid Training to the needs of clients working environments.. Helen is a former Intensive Care and Respiratory Physiotherapist who has successfully tailored First Aid Training courses for a wide range of clients including the Leeds Led Survivor Crisis Service and Getaway Girls charities. She has a passion for empowering people to learn in a fun and interactive manner whilst dealing sensitively with tough issues. Helen is a member of the Association of First Aiders and has HSE Approval for delivering First Aid at Work training through her certificating body Pro-Active Medical Training (HSE Approval no 28/08).  Her previous clinical NHS career saw her work with a wide variety of client groups with varying physical and on-going health issues including self-harm and drugs misuse.