First Aid for Work at Height Course

Theory:

Understand the role of the first aider, including reference to:

• Risks and hazards of first aid for work at height
• DRCABC primary survey
• The importance of preventing cross infection.
• The need for recording incidents and actions
• Use of available equipment
• Assess the situation and circumstances to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Provide appropriate first aid for minor and serious injuries

Practical:

• Scenario-based exercises
• Administer basic life support including AED
• Administer first aid for major bleeding
• Administer first aid for fractures and dislocations
• Administer first aid to casualties with suspected spinal injury
• Administer first aid for potential suspension syncope
• Casualty packaging. Managing casualties during rescue