Course Description

Course Code : HSAF1050

This nationally recognised course is for existing First Aiders who have completed the 3-day course and need to renew their certificates. This will need to be carried out every three years.

What do you need for this Refresher First

Aid course?

  • ability to show practical skills
  • a First Aid at Work (3-day) certificate which has expired or is about to expire

 


Course Objectives

Course Features

1. Care of the unconscious casualty
2. Resuscitation, including CPR
3. Control of bleeding and minor wounds
4. Shock
5. Heart attack
6. Stroke
7. Diabetic emergency
8. Anaphylaxis
9. Asthma
10. Epilepsy
11. What to do if someone is choking
12. Poisoning including overdose
13. Eye injuries
14. Burns and scalds
15. Head injuries
16. Spinal injuries
17. Fractures, dislocations, strains and sprains
18. Recognition of illness and injury
19. Record keeping
20. Contents and use of first aid boxes
21. First aid supplies
22. Personal hygiene in first aid situations
23. Communication in an emergency