Emergency First Aid at Work

The Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course is designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, to provide first aid in a range of emergency first aid situations. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide basic first aid in voluntary and community activities.

First responders play a crucial role in maintaining workplace safety. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 mandate that every employer must establish provisions to guarantee that their staff promptly receive assistance in case of injury or illness while on the job. This entails designating an adequate number of first aid personnel and delivering relevant first aid instruction.

Emergency First Aid at Work Course Overview

During this 1 day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding, and minor injuries. 

Course Objective

The objective of the Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is to benefit learners by enabling them to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations and/or take on the role of emergency first aider in the workplace. The qualification covers the following topics:

• The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
• Assessing an incident
• Managing an unresponsive casualty
• CPR and AED use
• Recovery Position
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock
• Wounds and bleeding
• Minor injuries
• Cuts, grazes and bruises
• Minor burns and scalds

Purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare the learner to develop the skills and knowledge needed to administer emergency first aid.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent.

Course Publication

Learners are provided with suitable reference material that covers the lesson plans and learning outcomes for the qualification - Emergency First Aid Made Easy by Nigel Barraclough.

Learner Numbers

In order to ensure the interaction between the learners and the tutor is spread evenly and effectively, the maximum number of learners allowed on a course is twelve.

Is your workplace ready?

Were you aware that approximately 600,000 workers in the United Kingdom experience workplace injuries annually?

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations of 1981 oblige all employers to establish measures ensuring their employees promptly receive care when injured or taken ill at work. This entails conducting a risk assessment, designating an adequate number of first aiders, and delivering relevant first aid training. However, it's crucial to emphasize that having the appropriate first aid provisions in the workplace is not solely a legal obligation but also of utmost significance for the safety of all staff members!