First Aid at Work Courses in Colchester, Essex
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DescriptionList Item 1
This course is suitable for employees who are required to act as First Aiders or there is a need for a higher level of training than the Emergency First Aid at Work course. Some examples of industries who complete this course include teachers, sports coaches, warehouse and factory personel where machinary is operated, fitness professionals, site managers in the construction industry and care home staff.
If you are unsure whether this course meets your requirements call us for an informal chat on 01206 807552.
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DurationList Item 2
A 3 day course covering a minimum of 18 contact hours excluding breaks. Our open courses run from 9.30am to 4.30pm however for on site and group bookings timings can be tailored to your needs.
In order to gain certification the full course and contact hours must be met within 10 weeks of starting the course.
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SyllabusList Item 3
- Acts and regulations
- Roles and responsibilities
- Scene safety
- Calling & liaising with EMS
- Infection control and barrier use
- Unconscious breathing casulaties
- Heart attack
- Cardiac Arrest
- CPR including the use of AED (defib)
- Choking
- Bleeding and embedded objects
- Burns
- Shock
- Seizures
- Post incident care
- Breaks, dislocations, sprains and strains
- Head and eye injuries
- Bites, stings and poisoning
- Illness assessment
- Diabetes, angina, asthma and stroke
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AssessmentList Item 4
There is no formal assessment for this qualification, our tutors will continually assess delegates throughout the course ensuring they meet the learning objectives.
A written open response will be completed on the course, however this can be completed at various points throughout the day or at the end of the course as a group to reinforce the learning objectives.
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Certification
The course provides delegates with a level 3 certificate vaild for 3 years from the date of course completion.
The awarding body for our courses are Pro Trainings for Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) and TQUK where regulated (RQF) courses are completed.
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Price
This course costs £240.00 + VAT per person or for group quotes and on site training please contact us.
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Course Dates
To view our upcoming open course dates click here.