What is First Aid Appointed?

Introduction

One appointed person is recommended per 50 employees working in a low risk environment. Under the Health & Safety (first Aid) Regulations, 1981, every employer has a responsibility to provide adequate first aid cover for their employees. Mantra Learning’s first aid appointed persons course is accredited by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Who is it for?

The first aid appointed persons course designed for a beginner or basic knowledge of first aid training.

Outcome

Health and Safety (HSE) Appointed Persons certificate

Content

The course covers five core areas to achieve the first aid appointed persons qualification, these are available under the technical specification. In summary, candidates would learn how to deal with an unconscious casualty, burns, resuscitation and heart attacks.   

Assessment

At the end of the course candidates participate in a Q&A session held by the instructor to test their knowledge before returning to the work environment. 

Duration

7 hour course held in centre.

Progression

Following first aid appointed training, employers could build on their staff training needs by sending candidates to train in first aid at work, fire marshal or even manual handling with Mantra Learning.

Technical Specification

·         First aid kits

·         Unconscious casualty

·         Resuscitation

·         Shock

·         Heart attack

·         Nose bleeds

·         Dressing & Bandages

·         Managing an incident

Location

Manchester