COVID-19 First Aid Responder Compliance Update

The recent Government guidance document – Return to Work Safely Protocol, COVID-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers, states that First Aid Responders in the workplace should be provided with updated training on infection prevention and control principles including a performance of hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment when delivering first aid. 

This course is designed as a supplementary module for all First Aid Responders in the workplace.

Upon completion of the course, attendees will have a greater awareness of the following:

• Understanding infection, its origins and how it spreads
• Describing why hand hygiene is important
• Demonstrating correct hand washing technique
• Understanding the importance of respiratory/cough etiquette
• Demonstrating the correct technique for donning & doffing first aid PPE
• Resuscitation Guidelines during Covid-19
• Body substance isolation & dealing with spillages
• Cleaning, decontamination & disposal

Assessment
All participants will undergo verbal questions and answers session on completion of the course.
 

Certification
Delegates who successfully complete this course will receive Holland Safety Certification 
 

Structure

• Three hours of live virtual classroom sessions
• Please note this programme is fully online