First aid Training

According to estonian legislation Töötervishoiu ja tööohutuse seadus, § 132 , the employer is required to designate at least one worker to provide first aid. The 16-hour First Aid training is defined by Regulation No 50 of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (22.11.2018) “Töökeskkonnavoliniku, töökeskkonnanõukogu liikme ja esmaabiandja koolituse ja täienduskoolituse kord täienduskoolitusasutuses“. The employer shall provide first aid training to the designated worker within one month of his / her assignment. The employer refers the worker-first aid provider to advanced / further training every three years.
The Regulation No 61 of the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (24.09.2010) “Tervisekaitsenõuded koolieelses lasteasutuses tervise edendamisele ja päevakavale” stipulates that teachers of pre-school child care institutions and assisting staff should have proper skills to provide first aid primary care to children.

Target group: First-aid training (16-hour) is suitable for any organisation would like to have well-trained first-aiders, for applicants for driving licenses and weapons permits, for babysitters, coaches and other professions, where first aid training is mandatory. All other people intrested in first aid are also welcome.

Look also: First Aid Refresher Course

Topics

• Principles of work of Ambulance and Emergency Call Center;
• Evaluation of patient`s condition and situation;
• Resuscitation of adults, using AED;
• The features of paediatric resuscitation;
• Chocking;
• Drowning;
• Burns;
• Allergies, anaphylaxis;
• Seizures;
• Heart attack;
• Strokes and brain hemorrhages;
• Diabetes;
• Poisoning, CO intoxication;
• Injuries and wounds.

After attending the training, the participant:

• evaluates the condition of the victim and chooses the right tactic for the first aid;
• uses correct resuscitation techniques;
• stops the bleeding and helps the casualty in shock condition;
• knows the dangers of fractures, knows how to immobilize the victim’s proximities;
• assists with poisoning, burns, chemical burns and cold injuries
• takes into account safety and security of him/herself, the victim and others when providing first aid.

NB! We kindly ask participants to wear comfortable clothing for practical workshops (including resuscitation).

Trainer:
Ruta Uibo
First aid trainer

The document issued upon completing the training: The training will end with the test and final practical exercise. A certificate recognized by Labor Inspectorate, ARK and other institutions will be issued to those who have successfully completed the training.

The volume of study: A classroom lecture with practical tasks for a total of 16 academic hours.

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