All employers in the UK have a legal obligation to provide
equipment and facilities to enable first aid to be given to
employees if they are injured or become ill at work
The course
This course will provide the learner with the knowledge and
skills to deal with incidents within the work place. The First Aid
at Work Certificate/ Refresher that Mantra Skills offer is
accredited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and meets First
Aid regulations.
Benefits to the employer and the learner
Learners will gain experience in First Aid, increasing their
confidence and that of their colleagues.
Employers will notice the benefits throughout their workforce as
confidence and trust will be build between staff members.
Outcomes
Successful completion of the First Aid at Work Certificate will
provide learners with a Health and Safety First Aid at Work
Certificate, which is valid for 3 years.
Course content
Topics covered include:
- Dealing with the incident, priority of first aid
- Managing an incident
- Cardio pulmonary resuscitation
- Unconscious casualties
- Control of bleeding
- Burns
- Shock
- Epilepsy
- Approved codes of practice
- Poisons
- Bandages
- First Aid at Work Regulations
- Health and Safety
Opportunities for further development
Other courses that provide complementary skill sets include:
- Manual Handling
- Fire Marshal
These courses will help to benefit both learners and
employers
Course Dates
