First Aid at Work Procedure - Southern Health and Social Care Trust
First Aid at Work Procedure - Southern Health and Social Care Trust
First Aid at Work Procedure - Southern Health and Social Care Trust
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APPENDIX 1.0Three day <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Work</strong> Course (FAW)On the completion of this course, the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>er (FAW) is issued with a certific<strong>at</strong>e whichallows them to be valid for three years from the d<strong>at</strong>e of issue.This training allows the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>er to:1.0 (a) Underst<strong>and</strong> the role of the <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>er including reference to:i. The importance of preventing cross-infectionii. The need for recording incidents <strong>and</strong> actionsiii. Use of available equipment(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)Assessing the situ<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> circumstances in order to act safely, promptly<strong>and</strong> effectively in an emergencyAdministering <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)Administering cardiopulmonary resuscit<strong>at</strong>ionAdministering <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> to a casualty who is wounded <strong>and</strong> bleedingAdministering <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> to a casualty who is chokingAdministering <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> to a casualty who is suffering from shockProviding appropri<strong>at</strong>e <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> for minor injuriesAnd2.0 Administer <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong> to a casualty with:Injuries to bones, muscles <strong>and</strong> joints including suspected spinal injuriesChest injuriesBurns <strong>and</strong> scaldsEye injuriesAnaphylactic shockSudden poisoningAnd3.0 Recognize the presence of major illness <strong>and</strong> provide appropri<strong>at</strong>e <strong>First</strong> <strong>Aid</strong>Page 6 of 12