HSE Approved First Aid At Work

Course Objectives

On completion of training successful candidates need to be able to apply the following competencies:

• the ability to act safely, promptly and effectively when an emergency *occurs at work;
  
• the ability to administer cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively;
  
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious;
  
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding;
  
• the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who:
  - has been burned or scalded
  - is suffering from an injury to bones, muscles or joints
  - is suffering from shock
  - has an eye injury
  - may be poisoned
  - has been overcome by gas or fumes
  
• to transport a casualty safely as required by the circumstances of the workplace
  
• to recognise common major illnesses and take appropriate *action
  
• to recognise minor illnesses and take appropriate action
  
• to maintain simple factual records and provide written information to a doctor or hospital if required.