First Aid at Work (3 days)

• Ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency arises in the workplace
• Ability to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
• Safe application and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
• Administering First Aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded or bleeding, burned or scalded, suffering from bone injury, muscle injury, joint injury, shock, eye injury, poisoned, or overcome by gas/fumes
• Transporting a casualty to safety as required by the circumstances of the workplace
• Recognition of minor illnesses and taking appropriate action
• Maintaining records and providing written information to a doctor or hospital if required
• Understanding the importance of personal hygiene in First Aid procedures
• Understanding the legal framework for First Aid provision at work
• Use of available equipment

• Continual assessment by the tutor
• Demonstrate the ability to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult manikin
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out First Aid for an unconscious casualty
• Demonstrate the ability to carry out First Aid for a workplace emergency situation
• Complete 2 worksheets during the course

There is an optional recommendation of attending a short First Aid refresher course annually. This course is held in a central Cardiff location.