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First Aid at Work

H.S.E. Approved

Max No. of Students: 12

Duration: 4 Days

Valid: 3 Years

Exam: Practical and Multiple Choice Theory

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Health & Safety Regulations -> Principles of First Aid -> Actions Plan -> Summoning Help -> Initial Assessment -> Concussion -> Recovery Position -> Artificial Ventilation -> Cardio Resuscitation -> Obstructed Airway -> Infant Variations -> Bandages & Dressings -> Top to Toe Survey -> Choking -> Suffocation -> Hanging, Strangling, Throttling -> Drowning -> Inhalations of Fumes, Smoke, Gas -> Asthma -> Hyperventilation -> Shock -> Fainting -> Anaphylactic Shock -> Angina -> Heart Attack -> Internal Bleeding -> Bleeding from Body Orifices -> External Bleeding -> Minor Wounds -> Eye Wounds/Burns -> Penetrating Chest Wound -> Amputations -> Crush Injuries -> Concussion -> Compression -> Skull Fracture -> Stroke -> Epilepsy -> Diabetes -> Poisons -> Scalds/Burns -> Chemical Burns -> Electrical Shock, High/Low Voltage -> Effects of Cold/Heat -> Injury to Bones/Joints -> Dislocations -> Fractured Jaw, Arms, Legs, Pelvis, Elbow, Ribs, Spine -> Handling / Moving Casualties

Assessment:

During the course, students complete three multi-choice progress papers, and a final multi-choice paper - this is classified as their theory test.

Three practical tests are also undertaken:

  • Casualty management
  • The unconscious casualty (recovery position)
  • Resuscitation

On successful completion of these tests, a certificate will be issued.

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • External Examiners Fees
  • Certificate
  • Course Equipment
  • First Aid Manual
  • Handouts

First Aid at Work (Requalification)

H.S.E. Approved

Max No. of Students: 12

Duration: 2 Days

Valid: 3 Years

Exam: Practical and Multiple Choice Theory

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Responsibility of a First Aider -> Action in an Emergency -> Primary and Secondary Assessment -> Principles of Resuscitation -> Airway Obstruction and Breathing Difficulties -> Disorders of Circulation -> Wounds and Bleeding -> Burns and Scalds -> Poisoning -> Disorders of Consciousness -> Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries -> Incident Management

Assessment:

During the course, students complete three multi-choice progress papers, and a final multi-choice paper - this is classified as their theory test.

Three practical tests are also undertaken:

  • Casualty management
  • The unconscious casualty (recovery position)
  • Resuscitation

On successful completion of these tests, a certificate will be issued.


First Aid - Appointed Person

H.S.E. Recognised

Max No. of Students: 14

Duration: 1 Day

Valid: 3 Years

Exam: Attendance Course

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Health and Safety Regulations -> Principles of First Aid -> Action Plan -> Summoning Help -> Initial Assessment -> Recovery Position -> Artificial Ventilation -> Cardio Resuscitation -> Bleeding -> Types of Wounds -> Dressings and Bandages -> Contents of the First Aid Box -> Reporting Procedures

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

First Aid - Paediactric Course

Max No. of Students: 12

Duration: 2 Days (12 Hours)

Valid: 3 Years

Exam: Attendance Course

Syllabus:

Introduction and Registration -> Emergency Action Plan -> Summoning Assistance -> Contents of First Aid Kit -> Resuscitation -> Unconsciousness -> Breathing Problems -> Choking -> Asthma -> Convulsions -> Bleeding -> Internal and External Injuries -> Fractures -> Strains, Sprains and Dislocations -> Burns and Scalds -> Head Injuries -> Eye Injuries -> Illness -> Diabetes -> Epilepsy -> Childhood Infections -> Poisoning

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

Basic Food Hygiene

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Multiple Choice

Syllabus:

Introduction to Food Hygiene -> Food Poisoning and Microbiology -> Prevention of Contamination and Food Poisoning -> Food Storage -> Personal Hygiene -> Cleaning and Disinfection -> Food Pest -> Premises and Equipment -> Food Legislation

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Student Workbook
  • Certificate
  • Handout

Basic Food Hygiene Update

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1/2 Day (2 or 3 hours + Examination)

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Multiple Choice

Syllabus:

Hazards Identification -> Control Measures -> Legal Compliance -> Benefits of Good Food Hygiene -> Physical / Chemical Hazards -> Mircobioligical Hazards -> Spore Formation -> Temperature Control -> Delivery and Storage -> Personal Hygiene -> Housekeeping

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Student Workbook
  • Certificate
  • Handout

Basic Health and Safety

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Multiple Choice

Syllabus:

Health and Safety -> Workplace Health and Safety and Welfare -> Health and the Law -> Risk Assessment -> Accident Prevention -> Work Equipment -> Electricity -> Fire Safety -> Occupational Health -> Substances Hazardous to Health -> Noise -> Manual Handling and Ergonomics -> Personal Protection Equipment -> First Aid

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Student Workbook

Manual Handling

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours)

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Multiple Choice

Syllabus:

What is Manual Handling -> Impact Exercise -> Definition of Manual Handling -> Manual Handling Injuries -> Manual Handling Risks -> Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 -> Avoiding the Risks -> Manual Handling Assessments -> Manual Handling Control Options -> Use of Machinery / Handling Aids -> The Working Environment -> Individual Capabilities -> Good Handling Technique -> Personal Protective Clothing

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

Manual Handling

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1 Day

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Attendance (Syndicate Assignment)

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Health and Safety Law -> Manual Handling Statistics -> Cost / Benefits -> Prevention / Risk Control -> Lifting Techniques -> Video: Safe Manual Handling -> Planning and Preparation -> Kinetic Principles -> Key Guidelines (Checklist) -> Effective Coaching -> Manual Handling -> Risk Assessment -> Procedure -> Practical Application of Risk Assessment -> Discuss Findings

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

Risk Assessment

Max No. of Students: 20

Duration: 1 Day

Valid: 3 Years (Recommended) 

Exam: Attendance (Syndicate Assignment)

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Law & Legislation -> Accident Prevention -> Risk Control -> Risk Assessment -> Personal Protective Equipment -> Risk Assessment Forms -> Syndicate Exercise -> Practical Use of Forms on Site

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

Fire Awareness

Max No. of Students: (open)

Duration: Half Day

Valid: 1 Years 

Exam: Attendance

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Fire Prevention -> Question Paper: The Burning Question -> Video: The Burning Question -> Law and Legislation -> Video: Types and Use of Fire Extinguishers -> Good Housekeeping -> Means of Escape -> Fire Safety Signs -> Walk Around the Work Area -> Syndicate's Presentations

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts

Fire Marshall Training

Max No. of Students: 12

Duration: 1 Day

Syllabus:

Introduction -> Health and Safety Issues -> Explanation of Day's Training -> Registration -> Students Complete Question Paper -> Video -> Students Answer own Paper -> Answer and Questions -> Fire Precautions in the Work Place -> Regulations 1997 -> Cost to Industry -> Legislation -> Duties and Responsibilities -> Risk Assessment -> Fire Detection and Warning -> Means of Escape -> Provision of Fire Equipment -> Planning for an Emergency -> Training Staff -> Maintenance and Testing of Equipment -> What is fire? -> The Fire Triangle -> The Fire Extinguisher Triangle -> Classes of Fire -> Transmission of Heat -> Causes of Fire -> Poor Housekeeping -> Smoking Materials -> Overloading of Electrical Circuits -> Faulty Connections -> Potential Risks -> Closing Down Procedures -> Fire Extinguishers and Colour Coding -> CO2 -> Water, Foam and Dry Powder -> Stored Pressue -> Hose Reel -> Fire Blanket -> On-Site Risk Assessment -> Any Questions -> The 'Final Word'

Costings Include:

  • Course Registration
  • Certificate
  • Handouts