For situations where an employers assessment of first aid requirements identifies that a full FAW trained first aider is not required. The training should be 1 day in duration (6 hours) or 3-4 weeks duration with a minimum of 2 hours per session.

The course is HSE/OFQUAL approved.

Course content:

• Understand the role of the first aider
• Prevention of cross infection
• Recording incidents and actions
• Assess situations in order to act safely, promptly and efficiently in an emergency
• Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Administer first aid to a casualty suffering from shock
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleedling
• Provide treatment for minor injuries
• Provide treatment for burns and scalds