Overview

The courses develop first aiders to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive regulations. Employers need to undertake a risk analysis of their workplace to determine what level of first aid cover is required and the number of first aiders needed to meet legal responsibilities. Within Health and Social care sector work places, the employer will need to additionally meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

Courses are normally delivered on the main University Campus at York.

Certificates will be issued upon successful completion, which are valid for three years.  Please note annual updates of skills is advised.

Applications and further details:
Lynda Bonser
01904 321642
Email  Lynda at dohs-cpd-enquiries@york.ac.uk.

Course Content

This is a one day course aimed at those individuals who work in low risk areas. It’s also ideal for those requiring first aid skills for leisure and in the home. It’s the care you give until help arrives.

• Aim, principles, priorities
• Managing a first aid incident
• Safety and ABCD
• Airway care
• CPR, recovery position
• Managing blood loss
• Practical bandaging
• Shock
• Care of a casualty who is choking
• Common medical emergencies
  • Chest pains
  • Fits and convulsions
  • Stroke
  • Head injuries
  • Sugar balance problems

The course is highly interactive, with information, discussions, video clips, quizzes and scenarios to develop skill, knowledge and confidence..

Assessment is continuous.

Dates for 2013

University of York  

• 20th May 2013 - book online
• 11th November 2013 - book online

If you are a student of the University of York please do not book online but contact Lynda Bonser on 01904 321642.