General First Aid

All the general first aid courses offered by Pin Mill Cruising are suitable, for work or home. Whatever the course the principle remains the same; to preserve life, protect the casualty from further harm and to promote their recovery. It sounds easy and much of it is common sense but the lifesaving skills require training and practice. Where better than on a first aid course.

AED

Cardiac Arrest is the biggest killer in the UK. Over 150,000 people die each year, but many could have been saved if a defibrillator was used quickly and efficiently. They are safe and easy to use. Learn to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), on this ½ day course. The syllabus also includes the recognition of cardiac arrest and CPR practice.

Practical assessment by the instructor

Certificate valid for 1 year

Cost £85, including the certificate.

1/2 Day

Emergency First Aid At Work

This course is an excellent basic first aid course which concentrates on life threatening situations such as; managing an unconscious patient, effective CPR, and the control of bleeding.

Practical assessment by the instructor

Certificate valid for 3 years

Cost £125, including the certificate.

1 Day

First Aid At Work

This is the course required in many workplaces. The syllabus required by the HSE includes:

Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
Resuscitation
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
Bandaging
Fractures and spinal injuries
Heart attacks
Choking
Control of bleeding
Head injuries
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Chest injuries
Sprains and strains
Burns
Asthma Diabetes
Epilepsy
Stroke

Practical assessment by the instructor and MCQ paper.

Certificate valid for 3 years

Cost £325, including the book (if required) and certificate.

3 Day

First Aid At Work Re-qualifying Course

Candidates for this course must have a FAW certificate which is no more than 28 days out of date. All the subjects on the FAW course will be revised and practiced.