Certification, first aiders

A first-aider is someone who has undertaken training and has a qualification that HSE approves. This means that they must hold a valid certificate of competence in either... 

Now having defined first aid, who might become a first aider A first aider is someone who has undergone a training course to administer first aid at work and hoids a current first aid certificate. The training course and certification must be approved by the HSE. The aims of a first aider are to preserve iife, to iimit the worsening of the injury or iiiness and to promote recovery. 

A first aider is someone who has undergone a training course to administer first aid at work and holds a ourrent first aid certificate. 

Certificates for the purpose of first aid at work last for three years. Before their certificates expire, first-aiders will need to undertake a re-qualification course as appropriate to obtain another three-year certificate. Once a certificate has expired, the first-aider is no longer considered to be competent to act as a workplace first-aider. 

A first aider is someone who has undergone an HSE approved training course in administering first aid at work and holds a current first aid at work certificate. Lists of local training organizations are available from the local environmental officer or HSE Offices. The training should be repeated every three years to maintain a valid certificate and keep the first aider up to date. 

First aiders must hold a currently valid certificate of competence in first aid at work. The HSE approves first aid trainers and provides information on the availability of local coiuses. Certificates obtained after basic training last for 3 years but refresher coiuses should be attended on a regular... 

The role of a first aider is to be trained in administering first aid at work they should hold a current first aid at work certificate. The training provider has to be approved by the HSE. A first aider can undertake the duties of an appointed person. 

A suitabie person is defined as a first-aider who hoids a current first aid certificate issued by an HSE approved organisation and any other person who has undergone training and obtained quaiifications approved by the HSE. Certificates of quaiification are currentiy vaiid for 3 years after which a refresher course of a minimum of 12 contact hours (normaiiy over 2 days) foiiowed by an examination is required for recertification. 

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