Course Overview

This course is for people who have a valid First Aid at Work Certificate and wish to re-qualify.

This qualification is approved for delivery to the age ranges 16 – 18 and 19+. HABC have measures in place for delegates with special needs. Please see the Reasonable Adjustments Policy, Annex 17 of the HABC Core Manual.

This qualification lasts for a period of three years, after which point learners will need to re-sit the course via a two day re-qualification.

The course will cover –

· Relevant legislation

· CPR

· Work place policies

· Bleeding

· Emergency procedures for shock children

· Shock

· Unconscious casualty

· Choking, conscious casualty

· Recovery position

· Burns/scalds

· Illness and injury assessment

· The roles and responsibilities of the first aider

· Assessing an incident

· Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness

Assessment Methods

The qualification is assessed via ongoing practical demonstrations and a multiple choice question paper.  Candidates must successfully complete both practical and theory assessments to achieve the qualification.  Trainers may need to ask further questions to ensure candidates demonstrate a thorough understanding.  

Progression Options

• HABC Level 2 Award in First Aid Response
• HABC Level 2 Award in Paediatric Emergency First Aid (QCF)
• HABC Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid (QCF)
• HABC Level 2 Award in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation (QCF)