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Emergency First Aid at Work

This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is specifically suitable for first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments such as offices.

This one-day course provides essential first aid skills to manage common workplace emergencies until professional help arrives. It covers basic life-saving techniques and how to handle injuries and illnesses that can occur at work.

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What is Emergency First Aid at Work?

The course provides basic life saving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations. This includes; Adult resuscitation, burns and scalds, choking, communication and casualty care, minor and severe bleeding, seizures, shock, unresponsive adult and defibrillator response. This one day course provides essential knowledge and skills for individuals to respond confidently and effectively in an emergency situation.

Key Topics Covered:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Using an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Managing choking, bleeding, burns, and shock

Recognising and responding to common medical conditions (e.g., seizures, allergic reactions)

Legal duties of a first aider and recording incidents

Be Ready to Save Lives: Learn essential skills to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies.

Handle Common Injuries: Gain confidence in managing bleeding, choking, burns, and other workplace injuries.

Legal Compliance: Many workplaces require trained emergency first aiders to meet health and safety regulations.

Boost Workplace Safety: Help create a safer environment for colleagues and visitors.

Quick and Practical: Complete the course in one day and gain valuable life-saving knowledge.

Valuable Qualification: Receive a certificate recognized across industries, valid for three years.

This course is designed for employees who need basic first aid skills to respond to emergencies in the workplace, particularly in low-risk environments.

Ideal for:

Designated emergency first aiders

Office staff, retail workers, and hospitality employees

Employees in small or low-risk workplaces

Individuals who want quick, practical first aid training

Anyone responsible for providing first aid support at work

Course Delivery:

Delivered in-person, completed in one full day
Combines theory with practical hands-on training

What You’ll Learn:

Basic life support (CPR) and use of automated external defibrillators (AED)
Managing choking, bleeding, burns, and shock
Recognising common medical emergencies (e.g., seizures, allergic reactions)
Understanding legal responsibilities and incident reporting

Assessment:

Ongoing practical assessments during the day
Final practical demonstration of key skills

Certification:
On successful completion, you receive a certificate valid for three years
Certification meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards for emergency first aid

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First Aid at Work

Our first aid courses provide the skills and knowledge needed to respond to emergencies in the workplace including basic life support, CPR, treating wounds and injuries.