Walkers Training Service

There are a number of skills required to complete the full first aid at work course. At the end of the course, each candidate will sit a final assessment. Those who successfully complete this assessment will be awarded a certificate which will be valid for three years.

The HSE require that each of the following must be covered.

• Understanding the role of the first aider including reference to:
  The importance of preventing cross infection; 
  The need for recording incidents and actions;                                               
  Use of available equipment;           
                                                                          
• Assessing the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and
  effectively in an emergency;                                                               

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is unconscious  (including seizure);               

• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation;                                               

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is choking; 

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;           

• Administering first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;               

• Providing appropriate first aid for minor injuries 
   (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds,  small splinters).

• Administering first aid to a casualty with:
  injuries to bones, muscles and joints,  including suspected
  spinal injuries
  chest injuries 
  burns and scalds
  eye injuries
  sudden poisoning
  anaphylactic shock

• Recognising the presence of major illness and provide appropriatefirst aid
  (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes).