First Aid Appointed Person Training

The First Aid Appointed Person Programme is designed for delegates whose employment requires them to manage a medical situation until help arrives. Alternatively, where an employer’s assessment of first aid identifies that a first aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is that they appoint a person to take charge of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements.

Course length: 1 full day

Course objective

To provide delegates with the ability to undertake basic life support and emergency procedures in the event of an accident or injury, until professional aid arrives.

Course content

• Action to be taken at the scene of an accident
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Heart attacks
• Shock
• Bleeding
• Electrical injuries
• Burns
• Choking/asthma
• Poisoning
• Customer specific requirements

Key learning objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
• Work more safely to minimise risks to themselves and others
• Review safety management arrangements in place and their effectiveness
• Understand and appreciate the safety and legal implications of management actions relating to Health & Safety
• Play a key role in the development of safety management systems and a safer working culture for your organisation

Who should attend

This programme is designed for delegates whose employment requires them to manage a medical situation until professional help arrives.

Alternatively where an employer’s assessment of first aid identifies that a first aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is that they appoint a person to take charge of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements. The course consists of a high proportion of practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials.

PPE Required: No
Training Delivery: At our training centre or on-site

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Related Information

 

These documents give guidance on specific issues related to the training we offer:
 

Work at Height Regulations

Falls from Height

Preventing Falls

Harness and Lanyard Guidance

Using Work Equipment Safely

 

 

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