First Aid Courses
Beyond Training offers a wide variety of (HSE Approved) First Aid Courses to large and small businesses all over the country. These courses can be held at our training centre or on your premises.
Click on the links below to view details of the courses we offer.
First Aid at Work
This is the first aid course for all employees nominated as First Aiders in the workplace. It meets the statutory requirements under the Health and safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. An intensive 4 day course which, gives the candidate the theoretical knowledge, confidence and practical ability to provide first aid treatment at workplace emergencies.
Syllabus includes;
| Priorities of first aid |
Management of minor and major illnesses |
| Managing incidents |
Burns and scalds |
| Management of unconscious casualties |
Poisoning |
| Resuscitation | Miscellaneous injuries |
| Control of bleeding | Legislation |
| Recognition and treatment of shock | Record keeping |
| Injuries to bones, muscles and joints. | First aid equipment |
Practical first aid training sessions using live professional casualties is an integral part of the course. The course is assessable by independent assessors and candidates must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment. HSE-approved certificates are valid for three years.
All equipment is provided and each candidate receives a first aid manual which may be used for reference purposes after the course.
For bookings and further information contact us.
First Aid at Work re-qualifying
This course is for employees who have a current First Aid at Work certificate. The certificate must be current throughout the re-qualification course; however candidates may attend this course up to twelve weeks prior or 28 days after its expiry date. The new certificate will run consecutively.
This two day course updates candidate’s first aid knowledge, practical skills and revises on requirements in the workplace.
Syllabus includes;
| Managing incidents |
Fractures and soft tissue injuries |
| Management of unconscious casualties |
Burns and scalds |
| Resuscitation |
Management of major illnesses |
| Control of bleeding | Miscellaneous injuries |
| Recognition and treatment of shock |
The course is assessable by independent assessors and candidates must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment. Successful candidates receive a HSE-approved certificate which is valid for three years. All equipment is provided and each candidate receives a first aid manual which may be used for reference purposes after the course.
For bookings and further information contact us.
Appointed Person First Aid
This 1 day Emergency first Aid course, commonly know as the "Appointed Person"course is suitable for persons wishing to learn basic first aid which qualifies them as an "Emergency First-Aider" in the workplace.
Syllabus includes;
| Personal Safety, assessing the incident |
Burns and scalds |
| Priorities; DRABC checks and sending for help |
Recognition and management of fractures |
| Dealing with conscious and unconscious casualty |
Heart conditions |
| Recovery Position | Diabetes and Asthma |
| Resuscitation – CPR for Children and Infants | Anaphylactic Shock |
| Choking | Crushing Injury |
| Dealing with blood loss and shock | Miscellaneous injuries |
| Amputations |
The course is on a continual assessment basis and candidates must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment. Certificates are valid for one year. All equipment is provided and each candidate receives a first aid manual which may be used for reference purposes after the course.
For bookings and further information contact us.
Baby & Child First Aid
This 1 day Child and Baby First Aid course is suitable for people working with children and babies, providing them with a basic knowledge on how to administer first aid and basic life support to children and babies.
Syllabus includes;
| Personal Safety, assessing the incident |
Dealing with blood loss and shock |
| Priorities; DRABC checks and sending for help |
Burns and scalds |
| Dealing with conscious and unconscious casualty |
Recognition and management of fractures |
| Recovery Position | Diabetes and Asthma |
| Resuscitation – CPR for Children and Infants | Anaphylactic Shock |
| Choking | Miscellaneous injuries |
The course is on a continual assessment basis and candidates must attend all sessions to be eligible for assessment. Certificates are valid for one year. All equipment is provided and each candidate receives a first aid manual which may be used for reference purposes after the course.
For bookings and further information contact us.