What is First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work Course is a comprehensive training course designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to a wide range of medical emergencies in the workplace. The course covers essential first aid practices, ensuring participants can assess situations, provide immediate assistance, and manage injuries or illnesses until professional help arrives.
Learners will acquire a comprehensive understanding of critical topics, including communicating with casualties, assessing situations, administering CPR, and responding to injuries such as burns, fractures, and spinal damage. The course also covers managing sudden medical conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and anaphylaxis, as well as ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
This 1-Day First Aid at Work Course by Oakwood International empowers participants with the confidence to act swiftly and effectively during emergencies, creating safer work environments. It is an indispensable qualification for individuals committed to maintaining health and safety standards in any professional setting.
Course Objectives
Understand the principles and responsibilities of workplace first aid
Learn to communicate effectively with casualties and assess emergency situations
Master the administration of CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator
Respond to medical conditions, including seizures, asthma and diabetes
Manage injuries such as wounds, burns, fractures, and spinal damage
Prevent cross-infection and handle sudden poisoning incidents
Develop skills to act effectively in emergencies and provide appropriate first aid
Upon completion, learners will possess the practical skills to manage workplace emergencies with confidence, ensuring the safety and well-being of their colleagues.
Course Outline
First Aid at Work Course
Module 1: Communicating with a Casualty
Overview
Module 2: Contents of First Aid Kit
Introduction to First Aid Kit
Module 3: Contents of Avoiding Cross Infection
What is a Cross Infection?
Types of Cross Infection
Module 4: Recording of Incidents
Recording of Incidents
Module 5: Recording of Accidents
Recording of Accidents
Module 6: Assess the Situation
Overview
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Module 7: Act Effectively in an Emergency
What is an Emergency?
Emergency Response Plan
Act Effectively in an Emergency
Call the Emergency Services
Module 8: Administer First Aid to a Casualty
Introduction to CPR
Module 9: Unconscious
Introduction to Unconscious
How to Help During an Unconscious?
Seizure
How to Help During a Seizure?
Module 10: Cardio -Pulmonary Resuscitation
Introduction
Why is CRP Important?
How is CRP Performed?
Module 11: Choking
Choking Overview
Signs and Symptoms of Choking
Module 12: Wounded and Bleeding
Bleeding
Nosebleeds
Module 13: Shock
Shock
Symptoms of a Person in Shock
What to Do If Someone is in Shock?
Module 14: Burns & Scalds
Burns
First Aid for Burns
Module 15: Eye Injuries
Eye Injuries
Chemical Exposure
Blow to the Eye
Module 16: Injuries to Bones
Bone Injuries
Bone Fracture
Module 17: Injuries to Muscles
Muscle Injuries
Control the Muscle Strain by Utilising P.R.I.C.E
Module 18: Injuries to Joints
Joint Injuries
Symptoms of Joint Injuries
Module 19: Suspected Spinal Injury
Spinal Injuries
Vertebrae Damage
Spinal Cord Damage
Having a Spinal Injury
Module 20: Sudden Poisoning
Poisoning Overview
Module 21: Anaphylactic Shock
What is Anaphylactic Shock?
Symptoms
Module 22: Provide Appropriate First Aid
What is First Aid?
Content of Appropriate First Aid Kit
Basic First Aid Kit Should Contain
Module 23: Heart Attack, Stroke, Epilepsy
Symptoms of Heart Attack
Stroke
F.A.S.T Test
Module 24: Asthma and Diabetes
Asthma Attack
Diabetes
Hyperglycaemia
Hypoglycaemia
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
Discover a range of flexible learning options designed to meet your needs. Select the format that best supports your personal growth and goals.
Online Instructor-Led Training
- Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.
Online Self-Paced Training
- Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is covered in the First Aid at Work Course?
The
course includes CPR, injury management, emergency response, and handling
medical conditions such as seizures, asthma, and anaphylaxis.
Q. Who should attend the First Aid at Work Course?
This
course is suitable for health and safety officers, supervisors, HR
professionals, and anyone responsible for workplace safety.
Q. How does the First Aid at Work Course benefit learners?
It
provides practical skills to handle emergencies confidently, enhances workplace
safety, and ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
Q. How does the First Aid at Work Course help reduce workplace risks?
The
course trains participants in proactive risk management, equipping them to
handle emergencies and prevent escalation, ensuring a safer work environment.
Q. How does the First Aid at Work Course support regulatory compliance?
The
course focuses on aligning workplace safety practices with legal standards,
helping organisations meet health and safety requirements effectively.