Course description
Workplace first aid can mean the difference between life and death. This course explores the importance of first aid, different types of injuries and what to do in each case. It begins by outlining how to implement a first aid program at work and touches on the OSHA requirements. It discusses the goals of first aid and how to manage an incident. You will learn to conduct a primary survey using the acronym ‘DRAB’ (‘danger’, ‘response’, ‘airway’ and ‘breathing’) to help you evaluate what is needed and make clear decisions.
The following section examines what to do if someone is unconscious. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) might be necessary if they are not breathing. Learn the goal of CPR, how to perform it and the steps needed for prompt action using the 'chain of survival' action strategy. We will then investigate the variety of wounds that could occur and how to handle different stages of bleeding and shock.
The final section discusses burns and how they are classified. You will learn to evaluate the burn’s size and what to do or avoid if a colleague is burnt. Although this course does not replace a certified practical course, it will give you the essential tools and techniques to handle any circumstance at work, while travelling or at home. So don't delay: you could make a difference in someone's life today!
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Training content
First Aid in the Workplace
Description: This module covers all the different types of injuries that could happen to someone at home or work and the various first aid steps to take for each circumstance.
- Learning Outcomes
- The Importance of First Aid in the Workplace
- CPR and Recovery
- Bleeding and Shock
- First Aid for Burns
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Health and Safety Well-being: First Aid - Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the importance of first aid in the workplace
- Outline the requirements to create and implement a first aid program at work
- Recall the goals of first aid
- Discuss how to conduct a primary survey using ‘DRAB’
- State the steps for CPR
- Describe what to do if there is bleeding or shock using positive end-expiratory pressure (‘PEEP’)
- Classify the types of burns
- Explain the steps to evaluate burn size and how to treat them
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