Workplace first aid, Group A, Forgest Training

Workplace first aid, Group A

Complete course for first aid officers in Group A companies (high health risk). Includes practical exercises on a manikin and use of the AED.

Duration

16 hours

Delivery mode

Classroom

Target audience

First aid officers appointed by the employer in Group A companies (extractive industries, construction with more than 5 employees, high-risk operations).

Regulatory reference: Ministerial Decree 388/2003, State-Regions Agreement 2003

Programme

Module 1, Alerting the emergency system (6 hours)

Causes and circumstances of the accident
Contacting the 118 emergency service
Recognising a medical emergency

Module 2, Recognising a medical emergency (4 hours)

Vital functions and parameters
Consciousness, breathing, circulation
Recognising chest pain

Module 3, Delivering first aid (6 hours)

BLS-D (Basic Life Support, Defibrillation)
Airway obstruction manoeuvres
External bleeding, burns, trauma
Practical exercises on a manikin

Refresher

Three-yearly 6-hour refresher (Ministerial Decree 388/2003, Article 3(5)).

Frequently asked questions

Which companies fall into Group A?

Group A covers companies with more than 5 employees operating in extractive industries, building, construction, quarries, mines, public transport, and operations involving exposure to carcinogens or high risks. The employer must appoint at least one trained officer.

How often must Group A first aid training be renewed?

A refresher is mandatory every 3 years (three-yearly) under Ministerial Decree 388/2003. It lasts 6 hours and is mainly practical work on manikins.

How long is the initial Group A course?

The basic Group A course lasts 16 hours, delivered in the classroom with practical exercises on a manikin and use of the defibrillator (AED).

Which certificate is awarded?

The Group A workplace first aid officer certificate under Ministerial Decree 388/2003, valid for 3 years.