Courses and resources

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the modern workplace.

The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

THIS SESSION IS BOOKABLE BY CAMPUS SERVICES STAFF ONLY.

Staff need to contact Yvonne Pinto with the dates chosen from the training calendar to SLD@exeter.ac.uk with confirmation that agreement has been reached with appropriate Line Manager.

Who should attend: Nominated workplace first aiders, or anyone wanting a comprehensive introduction to first aid.

Aims and Outcomes:

The course will give you the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.

Course content: -Accidents and illness.

-Using a first aid kit.

-Simple record keeping.

-Treatment of an unconscious casualty.

-Heart attacks.

-Resuscitation.

-Shock.

-Choking.

-Bleeding.

-Burns and scalds.

-Poisoning.

-Fractures.

-Seizures.

-Asthma.

-Severe allergic reaction.

-Eye injuries.

-Low blood sugar.

-Fainting.

Training Provider:

Staff Learning & Development (sld@exeter.ac.uk)