RYA or HSE First Aid
This course was written by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to assist employers comply withe the HSE First Aid at Work Act (1981). It is the standard qualification for First Aiders in the UK work place and is nationally recognised. It is also the minimum First Aid qualification for anyone wanting to become either an HSE or RYA endorsed First Aid Instructor.
Description
Written by the HSE, the syllabus includes:
- The role of the first-aider
- The importance of preventing cross-infection
- the need for recording incidents and actions
- use of available equipment
- assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- CPR