First Aid at Work (Refresher)
Qualification Obtained:
Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification
About this Course:
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. These Regulations apply to all workplaces including those with five or fewer employees and to the self-employed. Detailed information can be found in the Approved Code of Practice and Guidance: First aid at work. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 L74
Assessment Methods:
All candidates are continually assessed during the course to confirm their competency.
Special Features:
Upon completion of the First Aid at Work Annual Refresher course, successful candidates should demonstrate their competence to:
- Assess the situation in an emergency
- Administer First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Administer First Aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
Funding Information
Most students do not have to pay full tuition fees and many students have their course fees waived completely depending on their age and circumstances.
Repayable and non-repayable grants and loans may be available for higher education students. Our welfare advisors are always on hand to offer impartial advice and support via email or phone 01253 504 298, more information is available on our funding and welfare pages
When a course code contains 'EC' this indicates that it is an economic course which in most cases does not attract course fee waivers.
Where courses are run over more than one year, the tuition fee shown is for one year only. Fees for subsequent years are subject to review.
How to Apply
For more information about entry requirements and help with your application please contact our course enquiries team on: 01253 504343 or visitors@blackpool.ac.uk
Course Instances:
| Course Code | Start Date** | Duration | Tuition Fees | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH1EC356 09/10 | 1st Aug | 2 Days | £90 | Multiple Sites | Part Time |
** For some courses offered by the college it is be possible to enrol after the start date has passed, while courses with open enrolment can be started at any point during the year, for more information please contact Course Enquiries on the number above.
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