First Aid at Work, FAW, Jersey

This section explains the role of the workplace first aider, including personal safety, acting within the limits of training, communicating effectively with casualties, colleagues and emergency services, and understanding the importance of accurate record keeping.

Learn how to safely approach an incident, identify potential hazards, assess the scene, and decide on appropriate action. This includes carrying out a primary survey and understanding when and how to call for professional help.

Covers how to assess consciousness, open and maintain the airway, check breathing, place a casualty into the recovery position, and continue monitoring until help arrives.

Practical training in adult CPR, including chest compressions and rescue breaths, delivered in line with current Resuscitation Council UK guidelines.

Learn how to safely and confidently use an AED, including pad placement, following voice prompts, and understanding safety considerations when delivering a shock.

Recognising the signs of choking and providing effective first aid using back blows and abdominal thrusts for adults.

Understanding different types of seizures, how to protect the casualty from injury, provide reassurance, and recognise when emergency assistance is required.

Learn to recognise the signs and symptoms of shock, provide appropriate first aid, and support the casualty until professional help arrives.

Managing minor and severe bleeding, using dressings correctly, controlling bleeding, and dealing with embedded objects safely.

First aid treatment for burns and scalds, including cooling techniques, covering the injury, and recognising when further medical treatment is required.

Identifying and providing initial care for suspected fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, including immobilisation and casualty support.

Recognising and responding to suspected head and spinal injuries, maintaining spinal alignment, and monitoring the casualty while awaiting emergency services.

Providing first aid for eye injuries caused by foreign objects, chemicals, or trauma, including irrigation and safe covering techniques.

Recognising the symptoms of a heart attack or angina and providing calm, effective first aid support, including helping with aspirin where appropriate.

Learning to identify the signs of stroke using the FAST approach and providing reassurance and appropriate support until emergency help arrives.

Understanding how to recognise and respond to diabetic emergencies, including low and high blood sugar situations.

Recognising asthma attacks, assisting with inhaler use, and monitoring the casualty until their condition improves or help arrives.

Recognising the signs of severe allergic reactions and providing first aid, including assisting with the use of adrenaline auto injectors.

Managing fainting and common minor illnesses, providing reassurance, and knowing when further medical advice is needed.

Understanding how poisoning can occur, recognising symptoms, and providing appropriate first aid while awaiting professional advice or emergency services.

Best practice for infection prevention, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and safe disposal of contaminated waste.

Understanding the importance of accurate accident records, how to complete report forms correctly, and the legal responsibilities around documentation.