This course is a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved Emergency Aid Course, in accordance with the Health and
Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The course aims to teach delegates basic aspects of dealing with emergencies, with an emphasis on thoseoccurring in the workplace. Handling ‘life threatening’ situations is covered as well as recognising andresponding to some of the more
common ailments that may be encountered in the workplace.
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to recognise and deal with:
The principles of first aid
Emergency actions
Unconscious casualties
Asphyxia
Non-breathing casualties
A casualty whose heart has stopped
Severe and minor bleeding
Bandages and dressings
First aid kits
Burns and scalds
Shock
The risk of infection – HIV, hepatitis
Head injuries
Common medical conditions;
Asthma
Record-keeping
itabilitymM
Maximum Course size 12 persons
This course is ideal for people who do not require a fullycertificated 3 Day First Aid at Work qualification but who feel that
a basicknowledge in the subject would be useful to their role.
The course is assessed by an ongoing assessment and also by peer assessment.
If successful the delegate will receive a HSE approved Emergency First Aid Certificate, which will be valid for three years
If you would like to book a course or wish to contact us regarding any of our courses, please feel free to do so by contact
telephone No 01904 488900 or info@whiteroseassociates.co.uk
