Emergency First Aid at Work

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All staff who require the basic skills to cope in an emergency situation.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme candidates will know clearly what to do in the event of an emergency

CONTENT

• 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
• Introduction to First Aid - assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• The unconscious breathing casualty (including seizures)
• Recovery position
• CPR
• Choking
• Circulation theory & shock
• Wounds & bleeding
• Minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).

EPI-PEN TRAINING

WHO SOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for all those who are working with people with allergies that would need an Epi-Pen.

AIMS

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the background to allergic reactions and how they occur.
• Identify the signs and symptoms.
• Treat a casualty correctly.
• Safety administer an Epi-Pen in the event of an acute attack.

CONTENT

• Introduction to allergies.
• Background to anaphylactic shock and causes.
• The signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock.
• Treatment for anaphylactic shock
• DVD to show examples of such cases
• Demonstration and practice using an Epi Pen

EPILEPSY BASIC COURSE: BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM TRAINING

WHO SOULD ATTEND

All designated staff in schools

AIMS

Training will include general information on Epilepsy causes, management of seizures, Status Epilepticus, Buccal Midazolam.

CONTENT

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of the Trust Protocol relating to the administration of Buccal Midazolam.
• Give an account of the precipitating factors, observable features of a seizure and its stages.
• Demonstrate the safe and appropriate management of a person, before, during and after a seizure.
• Identify the indications and describe the procedures for the administration of Buccal Midazolam.
• Demonstrate knowledge of when to administer Buccal Midazolam, for status epilepticus.
• Gain awareness of the safety aspects about epilepsy, duty of care and safe management of risks in daily living.

It is recommended that you renew your certificate every 2 years

Please Note: A short session on the use of Rectal Diazepam (stesolid) will follow if you require this training.

EPILEPSY REFRESHER COURSE: BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM TRAINING

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All designated staff in schools who need to renew their certificate

AIMS

Training will include general information on Epilepsy causes, management of seizures, Status Epilepticus, Buccal Midazolam.

CONTENT

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of the Trust Protocol relating to the administration of Buccal Midazolam.
• Give an account of the precipitating factors, observable features of a seizure and its stages.
• Demonstrate the safe and appropriate management of a person, before, during and after a seizure.
• Identify the indications and describe the procedure for the administration of Buccal Midazolam.
• Demonstrate knowledge of when to administer Buccal Midazolam, for status epilepticus.
• Gain awareness of the safety aspects about epilepsy, duty of care and safe management of risks in daily living.

It is recommended that you renew your certificate every 2 years

Please Note: A short session on the use of Rectal Diazepam (stesolid) will follow if you require this training.

FIRST AID AT WORK ANNUAL REFRESHER

Research has shown that following training, the practical skills of first aiders can deteriorate. Therfore the HSE strongly recommend tat first aiders undertake the annual refresher training during any three-year FAW/EFAW certification period. This will help first aiders to maintain their basic skills and keep up to date with any changes to first aid procedures.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Qaulified 1 or 3 day first aiders needing to refresh their skills and keep up up to date with First Aid procedures between their 3 year re-qualification periods

CONTENT

• Assessing emergency situations
• The unconscious breathing casualty
• Resuscitation
• Choking
• Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding

FIRST AID FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-12

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All staff in schools. This course is designated for all those who need to provide basic first aid to older children aged 6 to 12. This course is not intended for those who already hold a First Aid qualification or 2 day Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Know how to cope with an emergency with a child
• Understand the different procedures for treatment for children aged 6-12
• Aims of first aid
• Contents of a first aid kit
• Record keeping, Regulations and Hygiene
• Incident management, medical care plans and records
• Casualty management
• The unconscious child - checking vital signs
• Rescue breaths and CPR for children aged 6 -12
• Procedure for dealing with airway and breathing disorders
• Bleeding and wounds
• Shock, causes and treatment
• Common medical conditions - Meningitis - Sickle cell - Croup - Diabetes - Epilepsy - Anaphylactic shock.
• Head injuries
• If time allows:Eye problems and the effects of heat and cold, burns.
• Open forum

It is recommended that you renew your certificate every 3 years

FIRST AID FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-12 (Add-On)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All schools staff who hold a First Aid at Work Qualification or a 2 day Paediatric First Aid Certificate who need to provide basic first aid to older children aged 6 -12.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Know how to cope with an emergency with a child
• Understand the different procedures for treatment of older/younger casualties
• Preparation (danger, calling for help, location, useful equipment, medication, information from parents)
• Communication
• Observation (colour, personality change, temperature change)
• Managing an Incident (casualty care)
• The unconscious child - checking vital signs
• The recovery position for older children
• Rescue breaths and CPR for older children
• Procedure for dealing with an older child who is choking
• Checking vital signs in an older child
• Meningitis - recognition and treatment
• Dependent on time and of the group (some/all of the following may be included) - Nose Bleeds/Poisons/Asthma/Electric Shock/Shock/Head Injuries/Diabetic Emergency/Croup/Sickle Cell/Extreme Heat/Cold/Burns/Eye Injuries etc.
• Open forum

It is recommended that you renew your certificate every 3 years

FIRST AID AT WORK

This three day programme has been designed to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations and the HSE First Aid at Work Approved Code of Practice and Guidance.

Tuition is classroom based and requires 100% attendance. There is time built into each day for practical exercises. A first aid manual is included in the price.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

All staff who are designated to be a first aider.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• Deal with emergencies whilst at work which occur to staff and visitors
• Become qualified in First Aid at Work

CONTENT

• Role of the first aider
• Introduction to first aid
• The unconscious breathing casualty
• Resuscitation
• Airway & breathing difficulties
• Circulation & disorders
• Wounds and bleeding
• Causes of unconsciousness
• Burns and scalds
• Eye injuries
• Poisoning
• Injuries to muscles, joints and bones
• Written & practical assessment

FIRST AID AT WORK - (RE-QUALIFICATION)

Having qualified as a First Aider, your certificate will be valid for three years. It can be renewed by attending a two day re-qualification programme before the certificate expires, otherwise you will need to re-take the four day programme.

This two day programme has been designed to comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the 1997 HSE "First Aid at Work" Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Tuition is classroom based and requires 100% attendance. There is time for practical exercises built into each day.

When you attend the re-qualification programme, you need to be able to produce your current First Aid at Work Certificate.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Qualified First Aiders seeking to renew their qualification before the end of three years.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, delegates will be able to:

• Deal with emergencies whilst at work which occur to staff and visitors
• Become re-qualified in First Aid at Work

CONTENTS

Day One

• Welcome/Registration
• Introduction to First Aid
• Resuscitation - Demonstration and Practice
• Airway & Breathing Difficulties
• Unconsciousness (Causes, recognition, treatment)
• Circulation Disorders
• Control of Bleeding

Day Two

• Control of Bleeding - Continued
• Burns/Poisons/Eye Injuries
• Injuries to Muscles Joints and Bones
• Treatment of Specific Fractures (Theory Only)
• Transportation of casualties
• Practice Time

• Resuscitation
• Recovery Position
• Bleeding and Fractures

• Written & Practical assessments

NEEDLESTICK INJURIES AND INFECTION CONTROL

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is aimed at all those who may come across needles and/or who may come into contact with human waste and bodily fluids as part of their job.

This course is also relevant for line managers and supervisors.

AIM

The course is designed to raise awareness of needle stick injuries and the potential risks of dealingwith bodily fluids.

The aim is to ensure that staff are clear about the procedures and precautions to be taken when needles,sharps or clinical waste are found.

CONTENT

• Immunisation
• Infection control process
• Cleansing processes & hygiene
• How transmission takes place
• Safe working methods/policies/procedures
• Dealing with clinical waste
• First aid for sharps/needle stick injuries
• Bodily fluids
• Spillages
• PPE/precautions
• Sucking chest wound/serious fracture

PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is appropriate for all those staff who work with younger children and babies, who have no formal first aid qualifications. It will aslo be suitable for First Aid at Work qualified staff and other trained staff who need to meet legislative requirements in relation to providing first aid to young children and babies

AIM

To empower delegates with the skills, knowledge and confidence to cope with an emergency involving a child or baby, whilst in their care.

CONTENT

• Plan and manage an incident involving a child or baby in their care taking into consideration their own and the child's safety
• Assess a child or a baby's condition and enlist appropriate professional aid as necessary.
• Place an unconscious child or baby in an appropriate position (usually recovery position) to maintain an open airway and effective breathing.
• Maintain a child or baby's basic life support (C.P.R./ E.A.R. ) until help arrives or they become exhausted.
• Recognise and give first aid treatment to a child/ baby with:-
• Choking
• Asthma
• Drowning
• Electric shock
• Strangulation/ hanging/ throttling
• Crushed chest
• Anaphylactic shock
• Circulation disorders including:-
• Shock
• Fainting
• Bleeding (minor/ moderate/ severe)
• Head Injuries
• Seizures/ febrile convulsions
• Effects of extreme heat and cold
• Bites and stings
• Diabetic emergencies
• Sickle Cell emergencies
• Eye injuries and conditions
• Poisons (including food poisoning)
• Foreign bodies in ears/ nose etc.
• Suspected fractures including:-
• Head/ neck
• Collar bone/ arm/wrist
• Ribs
• Pelvis and lower limbs
• Recognise emergency or sudden illnesses including the suspicion of:-
• Meningitis/measles/ etc
• Record and report all incidents/ accidents or sudden illness to the appropriate person.
• List and maintain the contents of a first aid kit appropriate to looking after children and babies.
• Explain hygiene precautions when dealing with a child or baby's body fluid