| HSE Approved Emergency First aid at work courses The Emergency first aid at work course is Approved by the HSE. It is the ideal first aid course for those wanting to understand about the medical emergencies and injuries that can occur within the workplace. Our trainers will guide you through the HSE syllabus, ensuring that you understand and are confident in coping with situations that may arise. At the successful end of your course you will receive a HSE Approved Emergency first aid at work certificate. Each year, after your initial course you are recommended to attend a basic skills update. On year 3 you can re-qualify as an emergency first aider by re-attending the course. Syllabus The EFAW programme will support learners to understand the following, as required by the HSE: - understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
- the importance of preventing cross infection;
- the need for recording incidents and actions;
- use of available equipment;
- assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
- administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
- administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
- provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).
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