First Aid at Work eLearning Training

This online first aid at work course provides the knowledge needed to respond effectively in the event of an emergency at work. It focuses particularly on the critical period prior to the arrival of the emergency services and follows the UK Health & Safety executive syllabus for appropriate First Aid at Work training.

This course is available with simple password free access sent directly to emails or texted to phones.

Designed for: All staff who are responsible for providing first aid at work

Duration: 55 minutes

First Aid at Work Learning Outcomes (LO)

First Aid at Work LO 1 - When emergency services are required

First Aid at Work LO 2 - What is effective care

First Aid at Work LO 3 - Conduct a primary survey

First Aid at Work LO 4 - Conduct a secondary survey

First Aid at Work LO 5 - Recovery position

First Aid at Work LO 6 - CPR

First Aid at Work UNIT 7 - AEDs

First Aid at Work UNIT 2 - Non-life Threatening Emergencies

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Why choose our course?

• We send course access within 1 hour
• This First Aid course complies with UK regulations,
• Includes CPD accredited certificate emailed on completion
• Is rated 'Excellent' by review website.
• We offer super fast support so you don't have to wait for login details
• The course is concise. So you won't waste you time or colleagues time listening to a rambling voice over and miss vital content.
• This course uses motion graphic videos. So the content is engaging and you are not left looking at endless powerpoint slides
• We are an established UK business with accreditations from RoSPA, IATP, CITB, CPD and CIEHF training 000's of people a year.

First Aid at Work UNIT 1 | PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SURVEYS

We explore First Aid in the workplace. If at all possible, workplace hazards should be noted and fixed before emergencies occur. Respond quickly but cautiously if an emergency does occur, ensuring your own personal safety at all times. Commence a primary survey by checking the danger of the situation. Then proceed to examine the airways, breathing and circulation (ABC) of the victim. If CPR is not required, proceed to a secondary survey of non-life threatening injuries.

First Aid at Work UNIT 2 | LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

In this section we explain how to react to the life-threatening emergencies. These include, respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies and traumatic injuries from a workplace incident.

Respiratory emergencies include breathing difficulties, choking, suffocation and asthma attacks. It is important to know the indicators and treatments for each emergency. The same is the case in cardiac emergencies such as heart attacks and cases of bleeding.

First Aid at Work UNIT 3 | NON-LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES

In this unit we explain how to treat a patient with non-life-threatening injuries. These include fractures, sprains, burns, bleeding, poisoning and electrical injuries, diabetes, epilepsy and unconsciousness.

We also cover how and when to put patients in the recover position.

First Aid at Work UNIT 4 | CALLING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES & AFTER CARE

Here we explain best practice when calling the emergency services. It may seem obvious but its good to have the confidence that you are acting correctly.

We also cover how to report incidents and work and best practice when bringing staff back to work after a workplace injury

In this First Aid course, we look at the basics of first aid and how these can be used in a number of situations.

Why First Aid at Work training is important

Recent research shows only 5% of adults have the confidence and skill to provide first aid in emergency situations.

But a basic knowledge of First Aid can enable potentially lifesaving intervention.

In the UK over the 12 months up to March 2019 there were 147 fatalities at work; 581,000 non-fatal injuries; and 69,208 injuries reported through RIDDOR.

These statistics, published annually by the Health & Safety Executive, do not include first aid emergencies at work due to 'natural causes' for example, heart attacks or strokes because employers only need to report these illnesses if they result from trauma due to a workplace accident.

Injuries from road traffic accidents that occur at work are also not reportable in the UK through RIDDOR and therefore not included in the statistics.

So, the chance of you encountering an emergency situation at work is not small. This likelihood will also vary depending on your specific role. Preparations should reflect the risk.

Prevention is the best cure. So, if you notice anything at work which has the potential to be dangerous, or you have a suggestion to make your workplace safer, please report it to your supervisor or Health and Safety Officer.

WHAT IS FIRST AID?

First aid is the initial help given to patients suffering minor or major illness or injuries. The aims of first aid are;

• Saving life: For the most serious emergencies like cardiac arrest it is unlikely the emergency services will arrive in time to save the patient without first aid assistant.
• Prevent further harm: First aid can help the patients condition not deteriorate before medical services arrive. For example, clearing airways moving the patient away from harm, keeping them warm and dry, and applying pressure to wounds to stop any bleeding.
• Promote recovery: For example applying a bandage to a wound or running a scald under cold water.

First Aid Course Benefits

• Great Value
• Quick to complete
• Self-paced
• CPD accredited
• Engaging content
• Certificate included and emailed on completion

Certification:

To successfully complete the course candidates are required to achieve 80% in the short final assessment. The assessment may be retaken as often as required.

On successful completion candidates will be automatically emailed their completion certificate.

FIRST AID AT WORK FUNDAMENTALS

You cannot help a victim if you become a victim yourself so it is imperative that you evaluate the situation before attempting to administer first aid.

Your own personal safety is priority and you need to be aware of any dangerous factors which might present themselves to you or the patient such as traffic, gas, petrol or chemical spills, live electrical wires, fire or falling objects. There are also human factors, such as bystanders in the way, an uncooperative patient or an assailant who may have inflicted the injuries on the victim. If any of these factors are present, stay well back until the police are able to control the situation.

You should continue to be aware of changes to the situation or environment that could present danger to you or the patient and if there are dangers, which you cannot alleviate, then STAY CLEAR and call the emergency services. Remember to never put yourself in harm's way.

Please remember.

When you first see a victim conduct a primary survey. This begins with checking the environment is safe - You cannot help a victim if you become a victim yourself.

At the victim think ABCs. Clear the airways, check for breathing and circulation. If there is none call the emergency services and commence CPR. Communicate to any bystanders what you are doing and try to enlist their help. They could help by fetching an AED, professional assistance and directing emergency services to your location.

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This First Aid at Work course is ideal for all employees or anyone who wishing to learn more about first aid basics. For example;

• Office Workers
• Self-Employed workers
• Casual Workers
• Workers in warehouses or factories
• Personal trainer
• Anyone wishing to start First Aid training

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this First Aid at Work course.

First Aid training is important knowledge regardless of the career path you choose. Understand the basics of first aid at work will help give you a boost in any job you wish to apply to. This is because First Aid regulations apply to every workplace.

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