First Aid Matters in Scotland, offers the following First Aid Training courses. Each of our training courses, whether its HSE First Aid At Work 1984 or a re-validation course, are designed to be interactive with participants taking part in the course, building on confidence and reinforcing knowledge learned.
If you would like to find out more about the first aid course prices or would simply like more information on how we can help you, please contact us.
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Time | – |
| Max. number of participants | 12 |
| Pre-Requisite | None |
The course aims to teach participants basic aspects of dealing with emergencies, with an emphasis on those occurring in the workplace. Handling ‘Life Threatening’ situations are covered as well as recognising and responding to some of the more common ailments that may be encountered in the workplace. Giving essential lifesaving skills to deal with an incident until professional help arrives.
To demonstrate the essential basic life support skills. We encourage participants to take an active role in the practical acquisition of these skills. We believe this approach helps participants build their confidence, gain practical experience and further their knowledge to be able to deal with an incident.
On completion of the course the participants will be able to:
On completion of the course, participants will receive an ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ Certificate which is valid for 3 years.
The course is ideal for people who do not require a fully certificated First Aid qualification but who feel that a basic knowledge in the subject would be useful in their role. It would also benefit large companies or organisations who wish all their employees to have first aid knowledge. Smaller workforces, such as shops and offices.
| Duration | Min. 3 days |
| Time | 18 hours contact time |
| Max. number of participants | 12 |
| Pre-Requisite | Participants must be prepared to participate with all aspects of the course. |
Designed to meet the HSE Regulations of First Aid at Work. This course covers all aspects of that may occur in the workplace.
The course aims to train employees up to the standard required by the Health & Safety Executive for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
The participants will be able to successfully achieve the criteria required for:
On completion of the course, participants will be assessed in practical and theory aspects of First Aid to the HSE approved standard. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the award of a ‘First Aid at Work’ Certificate. This will be valid for a period of three years and should be renewed by attendance on a two day re-validation course before the expiry of the certificate. Attendance on a three day First Aid at Work course will be necessary if validity has elapsed.
This comprehensive course is suitable for companies that require their staff to be fully First Aid trained to fulfil the requirements of the Health & Safety Executive Regulations.
| Duration | 2 days |
| Time | 12 hours |
| Max. number of participants | 12 |
| Pre-Requisite | All participants must have an up to date HSE certificate that is still valid on the last day of the course. |
Successfully achieve the criteria required for assessment.
To inform participants of recently introduced developments and practices to refresh skills previously gained.
On completion of the course, participants will be assessed in practical and theory aspects of First Aid to the HSE approved standard. Successful completion of the assessment will result in the award of a ‘First Aid at Work’ certificate. This will be valid for a period of three years and should be renewed by attendance on a two day re-validation course before the expiry of the certificate. Attendance on a three day First Aid at Work course will be necessary if validity has elapsed.
A 2 day course for those who need to re-validate their First Aid at Work certificate before its expiry date.
| Duration | 3 days |
| Time | 21 hours |
| Max. number of participants | 8 |
| Pre-Requisite | Participants must hold a three day HSE First Aid Certificate and be proficient with up to date procedures. |
This course is designed for participants who require an in depth knowledge of advanced life support techniques and to further enhance existing skills to a higher level to include oxygen therapy, total body immobilising and identifying / examination of symptoms.
Participants will be familiar with using and setting up specialised equipment safely and correctly.
The participants will be able to
On completion of the course, participants will receive an ‘Advance Life Support’ Certificate which is valid for 3 years.
Will be by observation of practical skills and written assessment
First Aid Matters
48 Brisbane Street
Greenock
PA16 8NP
T: 01475 784000 / 07787514594
E: firstaidmatters@gmail.com
