First aid (Group A companies) - D.Lgs. 81/08

Mandatory course for first aiders in companies classified as Group A under Ministerial Decree no. 388 of 15 July 2003. It provides the theoretical knowledge and practical techniques to respond correctly to medical emergencies at work. The course is valid for three years.

Course structure:

• Module A: 6 hours (theory)
• Module B: 4 hours (theory)
• Module C: 6 hours (practical, must be done in person)

Exam and certification:
At the end there is a theory test and a practical assessment of the intervention techniques, under Ministerial Decree no. 388 of 15 July 2003.

Certificate:
A certificate of attendance is issued.

• The emergency response system
• Organising emergency arrangements in the company
• Basic anatomy
• First aid techniques: sudden illness, wounds, injuries, burns, common poisonings
• Emergency management
• Heart attack
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS)
• Clearing an obstructed airway

• To respond promptly and effectively in a medical emergency.
• To know how the company emergency system is organised and how to call the 112 emergency number.
• To acquire basic first aid techniques: sudden illness, wounds, injuries, burns, poisonings.
• To perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and airway clearance techniques.