First Aid Training in the North East of England

First Aid at Work

First Aid Courses:

First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid

First Aid Refresher

Paediatric First Aid

Automated External Defibrillation

Anaphylaxis and Epi Pen

The Health and Safety Executive conducted a review of the First Aid at Work Regulations in 2003/04, aimed at evaluating whether they were still effective in meeting the needs of modern businesses. Following an analysis of the review’s findings, the Health and Safety Commission agreed with the recommendation to change first aid training for workplace first- aiders. © HSE

What does this mean?

As from 1^st October 2009, the First Aid at Work course will consist of a 3 day programme as opposed to the 4 day programme which had previously existed. The certificate will still be valid for 3 years. Only the HSE can accredit the FAW certificate.

A Skills update course is recommended each year.

A skills update course would last for three hours. This can be accredited by the HSE or by an awarding body approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

To re-qualify after three years, a two day refresher/re-qualification course will need to be taken prior to the expiry date of the FAW certificate. This must be accredited by the HSE or a QCA awarding body.

This course complies with the HSE 1981 First Aid at Work legislation.

SOME MODULES COVERED IN THE COURSE ARE:

Recording accidents and incidents
The unconscious casualty
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Breathing problems
Circulatory problems
Nervous System problems
Fractures
Soft tissue injuries
Bleeding
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Medical problems
Burns and scalds

What does this mean?

As from 1st October 2009, the First Aid at Work course will consist of a 3 day programme as opposed to the 4 day programme which had previously existed. The certificate will still be valid for 3 years. Only the HSE can accredit the FAW certificate.

A Skills update course is recommended each year.

A skills update course would last for three hours. This can be accredited by the HSE or by an awarding body approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)

To re-qualify after three years, a two day refresher/re-qualification course will need to be taken prior to the expiry date of the FAW certificate. This must be accredited by the HSE or a QCA awarding body.

This course complies with the HSE 1981 First Aid at Work legislation.

As from 1^st October 2009, the First Aid at Work course will consist of a 3 day programme as opposed to the 4 day programme which had previously existed. The certificate will still be valid for 3 years. Only the HSE can accredit the FAW certificate.