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First Aid Training Courses

Our first aid training courses ensure your staff can provide effective first aid as required under the First Aid at Work regulations.

We are happy to train on your premises, or in our own dedicated training room.

First Aid Training at Harlow Occupational Health Service
First Aid Training

All our courses feature

  • Practical, hands-on training
  • Experienced, professional instructors
  • Small class sizes

Initial First Aid At Work Course

The course trains candidates to meet the standards required by the Health & Safety Executive. It lasts 4 days, including the exam. Successful candidates receive their First Aid at Work certificate, which is valid for 3 years.

First Aid At Work Requalifying Course

This 2-day course refreshes and updates the skills of people holding a current First Aid at Work certificate. Passing the course revalidates a First Aid at Work certificate for another 3 years. (First Aiders whose certificates have expired must attend the 4-day course to regain their qualification)

Emergency First Aid Course ( Appointed Person)

This course teaches the basic aspects of dealing with emergencies, focusing on those likely to occur in the workplace. Life saving techniques are taught. The course also includes recognising and responding to common aliments.

Successful candidates receive a certificate valid for 3 years.

Resuscitation Update

Participants are given the skills to carry out Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation procedures. It is recommended as an annual refresher for qualified first aiders, and also for anyone wanting to learn basic resuscitation techniques.

Defibrillator Training

Candidates are taught to assess situations involving a sudden cardiac arrest, and the correct usage of a defibrillator. We offer a 2-hour course for people with first aid training, and a 5-hour course for beginners.

Specific Hazards Training

We offer courses on specific hazards :

  • Poisoning by Cyanide
  • Treatment of Hydrofluoric Acid burns
  • Administration of Oxygen

Working At Heights (Ladders)

The Working at Heights Directive ( 2000/45/EC ) will need you to assess and reduce the risks to all workers. You must ensure they are trained, properly managed and are provided with PPE.

The course lasts for half a day and is carried out on site.

Manual Handling

This course is designed to give candidates an understanding of the principles of correct lifting techniques. It uses presentations, demonstrations and practical exercises.

The 2 hour course is aimed at all employees who are required to manually move and handle any kind of heavy goods or equipment.

Booking Training Courses

Please download the Training Booking Form as a Word document and return it to us, or complete the online form.

First Aid Course Dates 2009 - 2010

Initial Training : 3 days Requalifying : 2 days First Aid Skills Update (3 hours)
  • 2009
  • Nov 23rd - 26th
  • Dec 7th - 10th
  • 2010
  • Jan 25th - 27th
  • Feb 9th - 11th
  • March 8th - 10th
  • March 29th - 31st
  • April 19th - 21st
  • May 17th - 19th
  • June 15th - 17th
  • July 19th - 21st
  • August 10th - 12th
  • August 23rd - 25th
  • September 6th - 8th
  • Nov 16th -17th
  • Dec 1st - 2nd
  • 2010
  • Jan 19th - 20th
  • Feb 1st - 2nd
  • Feb 22nd - 23rd
  • March 1st - 2nd
  • March 16th - 17th
  • April 13th - 14th
  • May 11th - 12th
  • June 8th - 9th
  • July 6th - 7th
  • August 3rd - 4th
  • September 1st - 2nd
  • September 29th - 30th
  • 2010
  • Jan 21st
  • March 23rd
  • May 24th
  • July 1st
  • September 27th

Our First Aid Training Prospectus details all our first aid courses and course dates.

News

New First Aid Brochure

Our First Aid Training Prospectus details all our first aid courses and course dates.

Newsletter

Our Autumn 2009 newsletter is now available for download : just click here.

Swine Flu

For information on Swine Flu and protecting your business please download our Swine Flu leaflet or visit www.direct.gov.uk/swineflu.

Flu Vaccinations

In September 2009 HOHS will be giving Flu Vaccinations at Stephen Taylor House in Harlow. For more infomration please download our flu vaccinations leaflet.


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