The North Highland College UHI will be running the First Aid at Work training course in Thurso on the 26th, 27th and 28th May. In this SQA approved course you will gain a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work. Giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies, it meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations. The content of the course will cover how to deal with some of the following:

  • The role of the first aider
  • Head injuries
  • Managing an emergency
  • Communication and casualty care
  • Asthma
  • Bleeding (minor and severe)
  • Head injuries
  • Low blood sugar
  • Poisoning
  • Stroke
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Resuscitation
  • Unconscious casualty
  • Fainting
  • Burns and scalds
  • Shock
  • Chest pains

For more information or to book please contact Kathleen Mackenzie on 01847 889247 or Kathleen.Mackenzie@uhi.ac.uk.

The North Highland College UHI
Ormlie Road
Thurso
KW14 7EE
www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk