First aid courses in Highlands

Course overview

This first aid training course is delivered as a face-to-face session by one of our professional and highly engaging trainers who will ensure you have fun while you learn. We take great pride in the courses we have created which are packed with games, quizzes, and plenty of hands-on practical elements creating the perfect learning environment.

Course will run 9am – 3.30pm which includes a short morning break/lunch break. It is advised you bring your own lunch as there may not be food options close to the facility.

What you will learnAt the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Gain the skills and confidence to respond to several first aid emergencies safely
• Assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
• Understand the role and responsibilities of being a first aider
• Assess and prioritise a first aid incident
• Deal with an unconscious casualty
• Carry out CPR
• Control bleeding and manage shock
• Treat with minor injuries
• Treat burns
• Understand responsibilities and reporting
• Use and maintain first aid kits

Assessment and certification

Your ability is assessed throughout the day using a range of quizzes, questioning, games and scenarios. Upon completion you will receive a FAIB accredited certificate recognised by HSE.

To help us go paperless certificates will be emailed after completion. A hard-copy certificate is available upon request.

Course duration and timings1 Day CourseDay 1 – 9am – 3.30pmTopics covered in this course

• The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Preventing cross-infection
• Contents of a first aid box
• Assessing the situation. Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Recovery position
• CPR
• Defibrillator
• Choking
• Bleeding
• Fractures
• Seizures
• Shock
• Minor injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Anaphylaxis
• Fainting
• Accident report forms

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Our 3 day First Aid at Work course is broken down into one day eLearning followed by 2 days of face-to-face training sessions.An eLearning code will be emailed to you and the module must be completed prior to the practical day. Learners can access the module as many times as required via a computer/laptop/tablet and phone. Online training appeals to all learners through quizzes, audio and video. Learners have the flexibility to complete the course at their own pace.The face-to-face sessions will be delivered by one of our professional and highly engaging trainers who will ensure you have fun while you learn. We take great pride in the courses we have created which are packed with games, quizzes, and plenty of hands-on practical elements which creates the perfect learning environment.Course will run 9am – 3.30pm both days which includes a short morning break/lunch break. It is advised you bring your own lunch as there may not be food options close to the facility.What you will learn

• Gain the skills and confidence to respond to several first aid emergencies safely
• Assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
• Understand the role and responsibilities of being a first aider

Assessment and certificationLearners are assessed throughout the eLearning. Self-checks are performed after each section of the course and an end of course multiple-choice assessment.During the face-to-face training, your ability is assessed throughout the day using a range of quizzes, questioning, games and scenarios.Upon completion, you will receive an FAIB accredited certificate recognised by HSE.To help us go paperless certificates will be emailed after completion. A hard-copy certificate is available upon request.Course duration and timings3 Day Course Day 1 – eLearning, can be completed at your own pace Day 2 – 9am – 3.30pm face to face Day 3 – 9am – 3.30pm face to faceWho should attendSuitable for high-risk workplaces and recommended for larger businesses and those with more complex risks such as construction, manufacturing, and agriculture.Delegates must be 16 years + to attend.

• Topics covered in this course The roles and responsibilities of a first aider Preventing cross-infection Contents of a first aid box Assessing the situation. Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency Recovery position CPR Choking Bleeding Fractures & dislocations Shock Drowning Minor injuries Spinal injuries Burns and scalds Eye injuries Seizures Heat exhaustion Heat stroke Hypothermia Poisoning Anaphylaxis Fainting Panic attacks and hyperventilation Chest trauma Major illness including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes Sprains and strains Accident report forms

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What you will learn

• Gain the skills and confidence to respond to several first aid emergencies safely
• Assess an emergency situation and prioritise what action to take
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the paediatric first aider

Assessment and Certification

Your ability is assessed throughout the day using a range of quizzes, questioning, games, and scenarios. An end of course multiple choice test must be completed.

Upon completion, you will receive an FAIB accredited certificate recognised by HSE & Care Inspectorate.

To help us go paperless certificates will be emailed after completion. A hard-copy certificate is available upon request.

Course duration1 Day CourseWho should attend

The Paediatric First Aid course meets childcare registration requirements for employees working in a low-risk workplace who care for babies and children.

The course is suitable for au pairs, childminders, nannies, nursery/pre-school workers, anyone responsible for the welfare of children.

Delegates must be 16 years + to attend.

Topics covered in this course

• Accidents in the home/nursery
• Contents of a first aid kit
• The roles and responsibilities of a first aider
• Preventing cross- infection
• Recovery position
• CPR (baby/child)
• Defibrillator
• Shock
• Seizures
• Choking
• Wounds and bleeding
• Anaphylaxis
• Burns & scalds
• Fractures
• Accident report forms

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