Duration

This combined course requires 18 hours of contact time (plus breaks) and is ideally taught over three consecutive days, although this can be adapted to meet your needs (for example the three days can be spread over a period of up to ten weeks or, for an additional cost, split into half day sessions). Please note that the course must be completed within 10 weeks of the start date.

Assessment

Assessment is in the form of practical exercises and two straightforward multiple choice papers. Candidates must pass both elements to qualify.

Please note that candidates must be able to perform exercises at floor level where required. It is a requirement of all regulated courses that the candidate should be able to communicate effectively with Emergency Services and, although this is not assessed formally, your instructor must be satisfied that this is the case. As such, all the question papers are in English and a reader will be provided if candidates have literacy concerns or learning difficulties.

Certification

Once qualified, the certificate is valid for 3 years, at the end of which candidates will need to attend a two-day requalification course to requalify (this must be completed within 3 months of the expiry date and candidates are not qualified within this time). It is recommended by HSE that all first aiders should do an annual 3 hour refresher course to keep their skills up-to-date.

Costs (all plus VAT)

Alternatively, we run regular open courses in Hastings and Maidstone at a charge of £340.00 per person.

Please note that transport charges for off-shore courses will be charged at cost.

Numbers

We book a maximum of 12 people per trainer. Larger groups can be accommodated with additional trainers.

Covid Safety

Currently, and in line with Government guidance, we are not requiring temperature checks, masks or gloves on any of our courses. Should you require these at your premises when we teach there can you please ensure you make us aware of your needs so that we can notify our trainers.

Course content

We are happy to adapt our training to meet your particular needs within the constraints of the Paediatric & First Aid at Work syllabus.

• Fractures
• Strains & sprains
• Spinal injuries
• Head injuries
• Chest injuries
• Eye injuries
• Anaphylaxis
• Heart attack and Angina
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Meningitis & Sepsis
• Bites & stings
• Ear & nose conditions
• Fractures & dislocations
• Febrile convulsions
• Temperature related illnesses
• Electric shock
• Burns & scalds
• Poisons
• Role and responsibilities of the First Aider
• Incident management
• Casualty assessment
• Infant and child CPR
• AED use
• Unconscious casualty
• Recovery position
• Choking
• Anaphylaxis
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeds
• Safe use of tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings
• Epilepsy
• Minor injuries (small cuts, bruises, splinters)
• Secondary Survey
• First Aid & the Law
• Acting safely including the prevention of cross-infection
• Recording incidents and safe use of First Aid equipment
• Seizures