Chemical exposure course

Often, traditional first aid training
only demonstrates procedures to
carry out in the event of loss of
breathing or circulation, bleeding,
broken bones, asthma, etc. The
syllabus may mention chemicals,
generally in the context of ingestion
or burns to the skin, but very little is
taught about first aid following other
chemical exposures.

First Aid for Chemical Exposures
is a one-day training course presented
by NCEC – the UK’s National
Chemical Emergency Centre.

The aim of the course is to provide
those working with chemicals with
the knowledge they need to be able
to give emergency treatment to
someone who has been exposed to a
substance – before professional
medical attention arrives. It is a
useful add-on for those who are
already First Aid at Work (FAW)
trained.