Essential First Aid Training Essential First Aid Training Online  Who is the course Intended for? Catering staff and management who feel they need to be able to react to minor accidents that may happen in the workplace and that have less than 5 employees, or for those that want to get all the basics in their head before attending an HSE approved course.  Having said that, the syllabus is identical to that of the Emergency First Aid at work course with the exception of Defibrillation and Resuscitation which are best carried out in a classroom environment. So if you are intending to go on an HSE approved course you will find this a very useful way of boning up.    Topics covered:   Roles and responsibilities of the first aider First aid kits Primary Survey Secondary Survey Recovery Position Choking Shock Burns Bleeding Seizures Heart Attacks Asthma Strains and Sprains     Delivery method: Learning Outcome: Assessment Criteria: Certificate: On-line How long does the course take? 3-4 hours By the end of the course students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities of the first aider, first aid kits, primary survey, secondary survey, recovery position, choking, shock, burns, bleeding, seizures, heart attacks, asthma, strains and sprains. The 20 minute online exam consists of 20 multiple choice questions covering the topics taught in the course. The pass mark is 15 correct answers (75%). Stylish A4 colour certificate, laminated for display in the kitchen. Certificate Delivery: Next working day by first class post. Cost: £50 + VAT This is NOT a replacement for the statutory HSE approved courses of which there are three variations:      First aid at work course (3 days)  typically £200      Requalification (2 days)      Emergency first aid at work (1 day) typically £80 We also have to point out that  this course does not remove the obligations on an employer for first aid training in line with the guidelines below: Less than 5 employees 1 appointed person which means someone nominated to look after the first aid box and phone emergency services in the case of an incident 5 to 50 employees 1 first aider trained in Emergency first aid at work or First aid at work depending on the type of injuries that may occur. More than 50 employees 1 first aider trained in First aid at work for every 50 employed (or part thereof). Follow us on Twitter & Facebook