International Award In Emergency First Aid At Work Level 2

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International Award In Emergency First Aid At Work Level 2

This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (NI) 1982.

All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification.

Overview

This qualification is typically delivered as a one day programme and aimed at learners already working or preparing to work in industry that is identified within the company’s risk assessment of First Aid.

Topics within this course are regarded by the Health & Safety Executive as being important in maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health in the workplace.

Who Should Attend?

In order to register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet the following entry requirements:

16 years of age or above

Course Content

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
Identify the need of establishing consent to provide first aid
Complete an accident report form
Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
Describe the safe use of first aid equipment

2. Be able to assess an incident

Conduct a scene survey
Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
Give examples of when to call for help

3. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally

Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
Manage a casualty who is in seizure

4. Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally

Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Demonstrate Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation using a manikin

5. Know how to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

Describe how to identify a casualty with a Partially blocked airway & Completely blocked airway
Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

6. Be able to manage a casualty

Identify the types of external bleeding with external bleeding
Control external bleeding

7. Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock

Recognise shock
Administer first aid to a casualty who is in shock

8. Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury

Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
Administer first aid to a casualty with small splinters

Assessment

The assessment of this unit include:

1] Practical observation

The practical assessment of learners for the qualification is completed throughout the course delivery. This ongoing assessment will involve learners demonstrating practical first aid skills across a number of areas.

2] Written/Oral questioning

The oral examination component of this qualification will be completed via ongoing questioning/discussion with learners on the course. This assessment will require learners to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in a number of first aid related areas

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