Learn what is needed to give immediate attention to

casualties in serious situations.

    ventilation and cardio pulmonary resuscitation

  * The recovery position

  * Cardio vascular symptom

    arrangements in the workplace, look after emergency equipment

    and facilities and contact the emergency services

Timeframe

All businesses must have a First Aid provision in case of

an accident or injury in the workplace The First Aid at

Work course adheres to the Health and Safety (First-Aid)

Regulations 1981 standards

Objectives

  * Understand the first aid legal framework

    Burns, bleeding, head injuries, heart attack,

    stroke, angina, epilepsy, diabetes, poisons,

    resuscitation, broken bones, sprains and strains

  * On completion delegates will be able to provide first aid

Understand the specific First Aid requirements for people working

with children up to 12 years of age.

  * Carry out resuscitation techniques

  * Recognise and deal with shock in  babies and children

  * Respond appropriately to burns, scolds, choking and suspected

  * Respond appropriately to head, neck and back injuries in babies

  * Recognise and respond to suspected meningitis and other

  * 12 hours

To enrol, or to find out more, call our Skills for Business team on 01733 761 361 or email business@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk