Course objectives
This course is designed as a annual refresher course between the 3 yearly renewal of FAW Qualification. This course is not a mandatory requirement but way of keeping first aid skills homed between 3 yearly courses. Students must still renew every three years under the new regulations.
Who should attend
Those who are responsible for first aid on site and already
hold a first aid at work certificate.
Duration
Basic skills update courses should contain at least three contact hours run over half a day.Trainers should use continuous assessment to evaluate candidates. There is no final practical assessment.
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Course includes
On completion of training, candidates should have
demonstrated their competence to:
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assess the situation in an emergency;
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administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or
in seizure;
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administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
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administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or
bleeding and/or in shock.
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The course should also include any updates or changes to
relevant first-aid procedures.
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