First aid (Group B and C companies) - D.Lgs. 81/08

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

Course structure:

• Module A: 4 hours (theory)
• Module B: 4 hours (theory)
• Module C: 4 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 know the emergency response system and call the 112 emergency number correctly.
• To understand how emergencies are organised in the company and the role of the first aider.
• To acquire basic knowledge of anatomy useful for recognising the main medical emergencies.
• To recognise and manage sudden illness, wounds, injuries, burns and poisonings.
• To perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and airway clearance techniques.