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 two day course and must be undertaken before the participants current certificate expires.

Key content includes:-

• 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
• Burns and scalds
• Poisoning
• Eye injuries
• Care of bone injuries
• 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.