First aid at work - Initial steps

Overview

This online learning course aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to act quickly, calmly, confidently, and potentially save a life if a medical emergency occurs.

It will take them through the key initial steps required for any medical emergency so that if a colleague or visitor is injured or becomes seriously ill in your workplace they know what to do.

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Carry out a primary survey that considers; danger, response, airway, breathing and circulation
• Carry out a secondary survey that considers; gathering background information and checking for signs and symptoms
• Phoning 999 - questions and actions

Audience:

This online learning course applies to all employees and would be a useful course to include as part of onboarding training.