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.

Company first aiders, sports coaches, kindergarten, childcare workers and others who need in-service first aid training every 3 years. All other interested parties are also welcome.

• Assessment of the accident situation, action in the event of an accident (including coping with panic) and calling for emergency assistance, assessment of the condition of the victim (including dangers related to the change of position of the victim), nature and general principles of first aid, specific features of outdoor assistance, prevention of further health damage
• Life-threatening conditions, their recognition and essential actions (including in case of heart attack, stroke and lung injury)
• First aid in case of unconsciousness – ensuring free airways, prevention of brain damage caused by lack of oxygen, removal of foreign body from airways, resuscitation (incl. Use of resuscitation apparatus AED)
• Selection and use of first aid equipment in the workplace
• First aid for injuries – superficial and deep injuries, internal and external haemorrhage, hemostasis techniques, wound dressing techniques and rules, fracture hazards, necrosis rules and necrosis hazards, joint injuries (including dislocations and sprains), various sprains and sprains, eye damage
• First aid for drowning, poisoning, corrosion, burns, frostbite and electric shock
• The nature of medical shock and assistance to the victim in a state of shock
• First aid in case of sudden illness (eg epileptic seizure, diabetic coma, anaphylactic shock, syncope, asthma attack, abdominal pain)

• 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.

Look also: First Aid Refresher Course

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

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