First Aid in the Work Place

First Aid IN the work place

Our courses are designed for your work place and the content relates to the incidents that you may come across in your work environment. Depending on the amount of risk and the amount of employees a company has determines the amount of first aid personnel that is required. Below is as suggested numbers according to the Health and Safety Executive;

Risk / Amount of Employees / First Aid Requirements
Low eg offices, shops / <25 / 1 Appointed Person
25-50 / 1 EFAW
>50 / 1 FAW for every 100 employed thereof
High eg engineering, manufacturing, / <5 / 1 Appointed Person
5-50 / 1 EFAW
>50 / 1 FAW for every 50 employed thereof

FAA LEVEL 2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK

This course is 6 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities. It can be delivered over one day or over 2 evenings.

Course Content

CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and a multiple choice question paper. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Students are recommended to undergo an annual refresher.

CANDIDATES

Maximum of 12 students to 1 tutor. Students must be a minimum of 14yrs of age.

FAA LEVEL 3 FIRST AID AT WORK

This comprehensive 3-day course (18 hours) covers a wide range of emergencies, it will enable participants to deal with situations confidently, safely and effectively. This course is delivered over 3 days; however, it can be scheduled over several weeks to suit your specific needs.

COURSE CONTENT

Legislation • Responsibilities and reporting • Assessment • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor Injuries • Resuscitation • Chocking • Shock • Wounds • Epilepsy • Burns • Fractures and spinal injuries • Poisoning • Bandaging • Heart attacks • Head injuries •Chest injuries •Asthma •Stroke

CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing through the course along with a written assessment. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Students are recommended to undergo an annual refresher.

CANDIDATES

Maximum of 12 students to 1 tutor. Students must be a minimum of 16yrs of age.

First Aid IN SPORT AND ACTIVITY

EMERGENCY FIRST AID IN SPORT

This is a 7-hour course which is delivered over two evenings, it also requires 1 hour of home study. This course is aimed at sports therapists or physiotherapists that want to gain knowledge in how to manage emergencies that may happen on the pitch or court.

COURSE CONTENT

Legislation • Responsibilities and reporting • Assessment • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor Injuries including sprains, strains, cramps, dislocations • Resuscitation • Chocking • Shock • Wounds • Head injuries (concussion) • Emergency planning •Contents of first aid kit •Defibrillation •Fractures including basic neck stabilisation •Asthma

CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing through the course. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Students are recommended to undergo an annual refresher. Students will also be certificated in CPR and defibrillation (AED).

CANDIDATES

Maximum of 12 students to 1 tutor. Students must be a minimum of 16yrs of age.

ACTIVITY FIRST AID

This is a comprehensive course that covers all the content of Emergency First Aid at Work plus a day dedicated to your bespoke activity/sport. It is delivered over 2 days or covered over multiple session counting up to 16 hours.This course is aimed at coaches and volunteers that want to gain knowledge in how to manage emergencies that may happen on the pitch or court.

CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing through the course. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Students are recommended to undergo an annual refresher.

CANDIDATES

Maximum of 12 students to 1 tutor. Students must be a minimum of 14yrs of age.

FIRST AID FOR SCHOOLS

MINI MEDICS

This course is designed to be delivered to 8-11yr olds. It is delivered over 3 hours and is perfect for an after school club or to be session at brownies or cubs. It is taught with child friendly language and includes both practical and theory session which are aimed at the child’s ability levels.

CONTENT

What is first aid • First aid kits• Recovery position • Choking • Primary survey • Resuscitation • Asthma • Shock • Wounds • How and when to call an ambulance

CERTIFICATION

An attendance certificate will be given to all students.

CANDIDATES

A maximum of 16 students to 1 tutor. Candidates must be a minimum of 8 years old. All tutors are DBS checked.

BASIC FIRST AID APPOINTED PERSONS

This course is designed for 11-16yr olds. It is delivered over 4 hours and is perfect for an after school club or a session at guides or scouts.

CONTENT

What is first aid • First aid kits• Recovery position • Choking • Primary survey • Resuscitation • Asthma • Shock • Wounds • How and when to call an ambulance • Burns • Secondary Survey

CERTIFICATION

An attendance certificate will be given to all students.

CANDIDATES

A maximum of 16 students to 1 tutor. Candidates mustbe a minimum of 8 years old. All tutors are DBS checked

FAA LEVEL 3 PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID

This course Is delivered over 12 hours, normally over 2 days, however we can deliver it in a structure to suit you. This course is developed for those who work with children, for example teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup assistants etc. It meets the guidelines set by FYFS and Ofsted.

COURSE CONTENT

Legislation • Responsibilities and reporting • Assessment • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty • Minor Injuries • Resuscitation • Chocking • Shock • Wounds • Epilepsy • Burns • Eye injuries • Poisoning • Anaphylaxis • Fractures • Head injuries •Chest injuries •Asthma •Infantile convulsions • Meningitis

CERTIFICATION

Assessment is ongoing through the course along with a written assessment. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Students are recommended to undergo an annual refresher.

CANDIDATES

Maximum of 12 students to 1 tutor. Students must be a minimum of 16yrs of age.

ABOUT US

STAR medical is passionate about first aid training and giving everyone the skills for life. Our tutors are very experienced in both the delivery and administration of first aid. We aim to make our courses interactive, informative and fun! With a large emphasis on practical delivery on content, by the end of the course candidates will feel confident to act in an emergency.

All our tutors are DBS checked and hold relevant, up-to-date qualifications and insurance. Where stated our courses are approved by First Aid Awards Ltd, which is an OFQUAL and SQA regulated.

Additional courses that we offer:

Level 3 First Aid at Work Requalification (2days)
Level 3 Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis (1day)
Level 3 Oxygen Therapy Administration (1day)
Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (1day)

Our Training Venue

We can host courses at Royal Wootton Bassett Rugby Club, SN5 8DS

To arrange training dates or to find out when our courses are running please contact us:

Email:

Phone: Georgina: 07784558665 or hollie 07813090397