Therapists and Practitioners First Aid
First Aid Courses for Therapists and Practitioners
Types of Courses Offered
Work Related Courses are required by the HSE to be an approved Training Provider. Working with these providers First-Aid-Solutions can provide FAW/RFAW/EFAW & AR
Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE approved course)
This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.
Who should attend?
Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid.
What you will learn?
Basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.
Course content
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Managing an incident
The priorities of first aid
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Seizures
Bleeding
Common workplace injuries.
Course duration
One day.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
First aid at work (HSE approved course) -FAW
This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Who should attend?
Businesses have a legal obligation to provide adequate first aid training for their employees, we can help you to meet that obligation while providing interesting and informative first aid training which will ensure that your employees know how to deal with an emergency situation should it arrise.
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
What you will learn
The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
Course content
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting.
Course duration
Three days. The course is usually offered as three consecutive days, however, we also offer it as a split course over several weeks at some centres.
Assessment and certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
First aid at work requalification - RFAW
This course updates the first aid skills for people who need to renew their statutory first aid at work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.
First aiders whose certificates have expired for more than 28 days must attend the three day first aid at work course.
Who should attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew a valid first aid at work certificate.
What you will learn?
The course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First aid at work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a final assessment.
Course content
The course includes an update of first aid knowledge and skills and a revision of workplace requirements.
Course duration
Two days.
Assessment and certification
Successful candidates receive the full HSE -approved First aid at work certificate valid for three years after completing a practical skills test.
Annual refresher training-AR
This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.
The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.
Who should attend?
This course is for people holding a current First aid at work or Emergency first aid at work certificate.
What you will learn?
This session builds on your expertise and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties. Candidates will practise first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.
Course duration
Three hours
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
Workplace Resuscitation
This short resuscitation course is for anyone wishing to update their skill in CPR
Who should attend?
All healthcare professionals should be proficient in resuscitating unconscious patients and must attend training every three years. Those with a duty to respond to paediatric emergencies must be trained in a specific protocol for children and infants. Non-healthcare professionals working in a healthcare setting should also be proficient in performing CPR .
Students will learn ?
how to deal with unconscious casualties of all ages.
Certification
Types of Courses Offered
Work Related Courses are required by the HSE to be an approved Training Provider. Working with these providers First-Aid-Solutions can provide FAW/RFAW/EFAW & AR
Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE approved course)
This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.
Who should attend?
Nominated emergency first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid.
What you will learn?
Basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations.
Course content
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Managing an incident
The priorities of first aid
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Seizures
Bleeding
Common workplace injuries.
Course duration
One day.
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
First aid at work (HSE approved course) -FAW
This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.
Who should attend?
Businesses have a legal obligation to provide adequate first aid training for their employees, we can help you to meet that obligation while providing interesting and informative first aid training which will ensure that your employees know how to deal with an emergency situation should it arrise.
Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.
What you will learn
The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.
Course content
Accidents and illness
Using a first aid kit
Simple record keeping
Treatment of an unconscious casualty
Heart attacks
Resuscitation
Shock
Choking
Bleeding
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Fractures
Seizures
Asthma
Severe allergic reaction
Eye injuries
Low blood sugar
Fainting.
Course duration
Three days. The course is usually offered as three consecutive days, however, we also offer it as a split course over several weeks at some centres.
Assessment and certification
After completing a final assessment successful candidates receive an HSE approved certificate valid for three years.
This course is legally compliant with the current Health and Safety (first aid) Regulations 1981. Upon successful completion of this three day course, first aiders receive certification to allow them to practise for three years after which a re-qualification course becomes necessary. It is strongly recommended that you update your skills by taking an annual refresher.
First aid at work requalification - RFAW
This course updates the first aid skills for people who need to renew their statutory first aid at work certificate and whose existing certificate is still valid.
First aiders whose certificates have expired for more than 28 days must attend the three day first aid at work course.
Who should attend?
This course is for people wishing to renew a valid first aid at work certificate.
What you will learn?
The course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First aid at work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a final assessment.
Course content
The course includes an update of first aid knowledge and skills and a revision of workplace requirements.
Course duration
Two days.
Assessment and certification
Successful candidates receive the full HSE -approved First aid at work certificate valid for three years after completing a practical skills test.
Annual refresher training-AR
This refresher course provides you with an opportunity to practise and update your skills at any time during your three year period as a qualified first aider.
The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.
Who should attend?
This course is for people holding a current First aid at work or Emergency first aid at work certificate.
What you will learn?
This session builds on your expertise and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties. Candidates will practise first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.
Course duration
Three hours
Assessment and certification
Continuous assessment by trainer.
Workplace Resuscitation
This short resuscitation course is for anyone wishing to update their skill in CPR
Who should attend?
All healthcare professionals should be proficient in resuscitating unconscious patients and must attend training every three years. Those with a duty to respond to paediatric emergencies must be trained in a specific protocol for children and infants. Non-healthcare professionals working in a healthcare setting should also be proficient in performing CPR .
Students will learn ?
how to deal with unconscious casualties of all ages.
Certification
Prices
Course prices are based on per person, and group bookings can be offered a discount.
FAW £280 per person
RFAW £188 per person
Emergency First Aid for Therapist £94 per person
Annual Refresher £45.83 per person OR free with your FAW course.
Bookings
Please contact us for further information, we are only too pleased to discuss your needs and requirements. Contact 07889 270957.