First Aid at Work (3 Day) (REHIS)

Start

27 May 2025

End

29 May 2025

The aim of this course is to support learners in becoming first aiders in the workplace.In line with HSE guidance, the qualification supports/approves work place first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to complete a 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course.

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Qualifications

A REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland) accredited certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.

Delivery

This course is 18 hours delivered over 3 days.

Location

Delivery held at one of the following campuses (confirmed upon enquiry)

Hawick, TD9 0EH
Galashiels, TD1 3HE

We may also be able to deliver this on your premises subject to a minimum number of candidates.

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Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements

Cost

£300

Course Content

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

  • Understand the role of the first-aider, including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection, the need for recording incidents and actions, use of available equipment.
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
  • Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with: injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, sudden poisoning, anaphylactic shock.
  • Recognise the presence of major illness, and provide appropriate first aid, including: heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes.

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