This comprehensive 3-day First Aid at Work course provides learners with the practical skills, confidence and knowledge needed to respond to a wide range of workplace first aid situations.
Designed for businesses with higher-risk environments or organisations requiring fully qualified workplace first aiders, this nationally recognised qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Delivered by experienced instructors through practical, hands-on training, this course prepares learners to assess incidents, manage casualties and provide effective first aid until emergency services arrive.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Appointed workplace first aiders
- Higher-risk working environments
- Construction, manufacturing and industrial sectors
- Warehousing and logistics staff
- Schools, colleges and childcare settings
- Security personnel and event staff
- Voluntary and community organisations
It is also suitable for anyone wanting to gain a comprehensive workplace first aid qualification.
What You Will Learn
During the course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge required to deal with a range of workplace first aid situations, including:
Emergency Life Support
- Assessing an incident safely
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and AED use
- Recovery position
- Choking management
Injuries and Illnesses
- External bleeding and shock
- Burns and scalds
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Head and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Minor injuries
Medical Emergencies
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis
- Poisoning
First Aider Responsibilities
- Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- Recording and reporting incidents
- Secondary surveys
- Infection prevention and control
Course content is aligned with current HSE guidance and Qualsafe qualification specifications.
Why Choose This Course?
- Nationally recognised qualification
- Meets HSE workplace first aid requirements
- Practical, scenario-based learning
- Experienced instructors
- Small group sizes
- Valid for 3 years
- Builds confidence to respond in real emergencies
