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First aid at Works including Burns
Course Description
First aid knowledge is essential in any healthcare or workplace setting. This CPD-accredited course provides healthcare professionals and staff with the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies, manage injuries such as burns and fractures, and ensure patient safety until advanced medical care is available.
Course Summary
Duration: 1 Hour
CPD Points: 1
Format: Online, self-paced
Access Period: 6 months from date of purchase
Certificate: Certificate of Completion
This training is designed to meet legal, professional, and safety standards for healthcare and workplace environments.
Who Is This Course For?
Nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants
Care home and community healthcare staff
Workplace first aiders and safety officers
Allied health professionals and trainees
Any professional seeking CPD-accredited training in first aid and burns management
Course Contents
Introduction to First Aid
Importance of first aid in healthcare and workplaces
Legal responsibilities and duty of care
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR for adults, children, and infants
Safe use of AEDs
Recovery position
Management of Common Medical Emergencies
Choking, seizures, anaphylaxis, asthma attacks
Heart attacks and stroke response
Wound Care and Bleeding Control
Types of wounds and assessment
Bleeding control techniques (pressure, elevation, tourniquets)
Burns and Scalds
Classification of burns (1st, 2nd, 3rd degree)
Assessment and immediate management
First aid measures (cooling, sterile dressings)
Fractures and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Recognition and immobilisation
Splinting and safe handling of injured limbs
Medical Equipment and Devices
Safe handling of oxygen cylinders, suction devices, and other equipment
Incident Reporting and Documentation
Accurate and timely reporting
Documentation of interventions
Communication and Teamwork
Effective communication during emergencies
Collaboration with colleagues and emergency services
Course Outcomes
By the end of this training, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance and legal responsibilities of first aid in healthcare and workplace settings.
Demonstrate proficiency in BLS techniques, including CPR and AED use.
Manage common medical emergencies effectively.
Apply wound care and bleeding control techniques.
Assess, classify, and provide first aid for burns and scalds.
Recognise fractures and musculoskeletal injuries and provide appropriate immobilisation.
Safely use medical equipment and respond to malfunctions.
Document and report first aid interventions accurately.
Communicate and collaborate effectively during emergencies.
Frameworks & Standards
Based on UK Resuscitation Council guidelines and workplace first aid standards.
Fully aligned with NMC CPD requirements for revalidation.
Designed to enhance emergency preparedness, patient safety, and workplace compliance.
