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APPOINTED PERSONS & EMERGENCY AID
A course of between 4 - 6 hours duration which qualifies you as the
Appointed Person to take charge when someone is injured or falls ill at
work.
Particularly suited for low / medium risk establishments or to
compliment your existing provision. This course is the minimum provision.
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Course Details:
Overview
This course is designed
for low risk environments where there is no requirement for a First Aid at
Work trained first aider. However, even
if a First Aider
is not legally required, an employer must still appoint a person to take
charge of first aid provision.
This certificate
provides delegates with basic theoretical and practical skills in current
first aid. It is designed for employers who wish to provide the highest
standard of first aid care to employees, contractors and the public. It
is also ideal for individuals and lone workers and is often the minimum
requirement for sports coaches, instructors and support workers.
The emergency aid aspect of the course is
designed to equip delegates with essential life saving skills.
Topics Covered
Topics included in the course include:
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Aims and principles of
first aid.
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What to do in an
emergency.
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Casualty Assessment.
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Unconsciousness.
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Asphyxia - care of a
choking casualty.
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CPR.
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Wounds and Bleeding.
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Assessment and
treatment of fractures.
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Assessment and
treatment of burns and scalds.
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Dressings.
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Maintaining first aid kits.
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Maintaining accident records.
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Client specific areas such as
choking, epilepsy and diabetes can be included.
Objectives
By the end of the course the delegate will have covered how to:
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Give emergency First Aid to an injured person until medical
assistance arrives
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Recognise and appropriately treat most emergency situations
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Carry out the duties of an Appointed Person as specified within
the First Aid Regulations.
Assessment
There is no formal assessment as this is not required by the HSE.
Successful completion of the course qualifies the holder to act as
an 'Appointed Person' in the workplace. The certificate is valid for three
years from the date of issue.
Cost
| Per Delegate |
£45.00 |
Costs are per delegate and include a
personal reference manual & certification fees. |
| 6 - 8 Delegates |
£40.00 |
| 9 - 12 Delegates |
£37.50 |
| 12 - 16 Delegates |
£35.00 |
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