Course Description

This Appointed Person First Aid course will provide the attendee with the essential skills required to carry out the emergency skills required to save a life until someone more qualified arrives to take over. This course is also the minimum acceptable by the HSE for First Aiders in small low risk companies.

NB – This course will also cover any specific requirements requested.

Course Attendee Numbers

Maximum of 16 attendees per Instructor

Course Duration

4.5 – 6 hours (1 Day)

Course Content

• Roles of the Appointed Person
• Dealing with an Emergency
• Priorities of Treatment
• The Unconscious Casualty Management (Primary & Secondary Survey)
• Choking (Adult)
• Bleeding & Shock
• CPR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (Adult)
• Common Medical Conditions including Diabetes, Epilepsy & Asthma.

Course Assessment

This course is subject to ongoing assessment by the Instructor throughout the course. There is no final assessment. The Instructor observes attendees practice sessions as the training progresses to ensure the required level of understanding.

Course Certification

All successful attendees will be awarded a certificate that meets all the requirements for an Appointed Person in the Workplace as laid down by the HSE.

Course Costs

On-site courses start from £360.00 for up to and including 12 students.

(This cost includes all course materials, manuals & certification)

Courses can be split in to smaller bit size chunks to suit your personal needs at an additional cost.

Individual places on our open courses start from £60.00 per person.

(See our open course page for the next course in your area)