Emergency First Aid at Work

Aims

• To promote knowledge and confidence in providing emergency first aid to individuals who become injured or ill in the workplace.
• To equip participants with the skills necessary to handle a variety of emergency first aid situations and/or assume the role of emergency first aider in the workplace.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Effectively manage an unresponsive casualty.
• Perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
• Utilize an AED (automated external defibrillator).
• Provide assistance in cases of choking.
• Manage shock.
• Treat wounds and bleeding.
• Effectively address minor injuries.

Course Outline

• Introduction
  • Overview of emergency first aid principles
  • Importance of workplace emergency first aid training
  • Legal and moral responsibilities of first aiders
• Assessment of the Casualty
  • Recognizing an emergency situation
  • Conducting a primary survey
  • Performing a secondary survey
• Managing an Unresponsive Casualty
  • Positioning an unresponsive casualty
  • Checking for breathing and circulation
  • Initiating CPR if necessary
  • Using an AED if available
• Choking
  • Identifying choking signs and symptoms
  • Administering abdominal thrusts for adults
  • Performing the Heimlich maneuver for children and infants
• Shock
  • Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
  • Positioning a casualty in shock
  • Maintaining warmth and comfort for the casualty
  • Seeking medical attention promptly
• Wounds and Bleeding
  • Types of wounds and their management
  • Controlling bleeding using direct pressure
  • Applying bandages and dressings
  • Seeking medical attention for severe wounds
• Minor Injuries
  • Treating common workplace injuries, such as cuts, scrapes, and sprains
  • Applying cold compresses for pain and swelling
  • Elevating injured limbs
  • Monitoring the casualty for signs of worsening condition

Practical Sessions

• Hands-on practice of CPR, AED use, and choking relief techniques
• Simulation of various emergency first aid scenarios
• Demonstration of wound dressing and bandage application
• Role-playing to enhance communication and decision-making skills

Assessment

• Informal quiz-style Q&A sessions
• Practical demonstration of first aid skills in simulated scenarios

Additional Resources

• Red Cross First Aid and CPR https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/first-aid-training
• St John Ambulance First Aid Training https://www.sja.org.uk/
• British Heart Foundation CPR Training https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/how-to-save-a-life