Module 5 - CPC Emergency First Aid at Work

Overview

Aimed at LGV and PCV drivers as well as other staff wishing to gain a good understanding of basic first aid, the Emergency First Aid at Work course develops delegates’ awareness and understanding of first aid procedure and safety protocol.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of this training course is to ensure that delegates:

• Are aware of the duties of a first aider in the work place.

• Are aware of the procedures to ensure the safety of both the first aider and the patient.

• Are aware of recognised first aid techniques.

Upon completion of the course delegates will:

• Be able to assess a situation and the needs and prioritise the order in which first aid is administered.

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of recognised first aid techniques.

• Be aware of the need to maintain the safety of the patient and the first aider(s).

Duration

This is a one-day course.

Prerequisites

Delegates must have attended or will be attending the Module 1 - CPC Link Core Training as part of their acquired 35 hours of CPD.

Who Should Attend

This periodic training is aimed at all existing bus, coach and lorry drivers, who have acquired a licence and have to undertake 35 hours of training every 5 years to ensure their Driver CPC is current and they hold a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC).

Content

This course will cover the following areas:



• Priorities of treatment and assessing the situation.
• CPR, unconscious patients and the recovery position.
• Various other fist aid scenarios including practical exercises.

Assessment

There is no pass/fail element to this course.

Certification

Delegates successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of attendance and have seven hours Periodic CPC training uploaded on the DVSA Recording and Evidencing database.

Entry Requirements

This course is suitable for category "C" and “D” licence holders.