Our Emergency First Aid at Work training course delivers a minimum of 6 hours of classroom based theory and practical instruction and is designed to instruct up to a maximum of 12 delegates. This Regulated Qualification is ideal for anyone wishing to become an emergency first aider. This provides delegates with skills and knowledge to deal with first aid situations in low risk workplace environments for the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 purposes.
Throughout the duration of the course, delegates will be assessed when carrying out a number of practical exercises including CPR, use of an AED, unconscious casualties, and wounds.
This course consists of a training room lecture, presentation, written assessment, practical training and assessment.
This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be appointed as an emergency first aider in a low risk environment and need to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations.
Please note that learners will be expected to take part in exercises such CPR and AED use, so please ensure delegates are in good health and do not have anything that may preclude them from taking part in the practical assessment. Delegate must be at least 16 years old to attend this course and it is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in Literacy or Numeracy, or equivalent due to the multiple choice examination at the end of the course.
Delegates are able to attend this course and progress on to the 3-Day First Aid at Work Course.
The agenda for the Emergency First Aid Course includes:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Identify how to minimise the rise of infection to self and others
- Identify the need for consent to provide first aid
- Be able to assess an incident
- Conduct a scene survey
- Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
- Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
- Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty
- Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
- Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
- Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
- Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
- Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Identify when choking is:
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Identify the severity of the external bleeding
- Demonstrate how to control external bleeding
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
- Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with:
- Small cuts
- Grazes
- Bruises
- Small splints
- Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
Successful delegates will receive a QualSafe Emergency First Aid at Work e-certificate which will be valid for a period of 3 years from the date of the course. They will also gain an understanding of the practical administration of safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first aider in line with current legislation and recommendations from the Resuscitation Council (UK).
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Yes. First Aid courses include several practical sessions of demonstration, practice and assessment such as performing CPR on a manikin dummy, placing casualties into the recovery position, and simulating emergency scenarios. You should be physically capable of kneeling, bending, and performing chest compressions at floor level. If you have any injuries, medical conditions, or concerns that may affect your ability to take part in the practical elements, please let our support team know prior to your course. We can then advise on suitability and discuss any reasonable adjustments where possible.
No. As this is a classroom-based course, you are not required to bring any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). For certain training sessions, temporary equipment such as safety harnesses may be provided if required.
Yes, we can absolutely offer you support. We understand that everyone learns differently, and we’re committed to making our courses accessible to all. Our instructors are experienced in delivering training to individuals with varying levels of reading and writing ability.
We can offer additional verbal guidance, practical demonstrations, and one-to-one support when attending training courses at one of our training centres. If required, we can also arrange for assistance during written assessments, such as a reader.
Please let our support team know in advance if you have any concerns, and we’ll do everything we can to support you in successfully completing your training.
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