First Aid at Height

Course aim

To provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to provide emergency first aid in the workplace. This course meets the requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work. The course also explores height specific hazards.

Course Content

Principles of First Aid
Chain of Survival
Emergency Management Procedure
Care Cycle
Scene Survey
Exposure Protection
Patient Survey
Recovery Position
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Alternative Ventilation Procedures
AED training
Choking
Control of Bleeding
Shock Management
Responsive Patient Assessment
Epilepsy and Seizures
Minor Injuries
First Aid Kit Contents
Accident Recording and Patient Report Forms
Suspension Syncope
Spinal Injury Awareness
Electrical Burns

The course will be conducted in the classroom and in a working environment The training will include plenty of “hands-on” practice to provide confidence in the procedures.The day will include assessments of a theory paper and practical skills.