Certificate of Completion
First Aid at Work
Course Documents
Course Overview
This qualification prepares learners to deal with a range of first aid situations and take on the role of first aider in the workplace. Based on HSE training standards and Resuscitation Council (UK) recommendations, it covers emergency first aid, CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, shock, fractures, anaphylaxis, burns, poisoning, and major illness recognition. Valid for 3 years.
Who This Course Is For
People with a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide help to people in a range of first aid situations. Minimum age 14.
Delivery & Duration
Delivered face-to-face over 3 days (18 hours GLH). Guided Learning Hours: 18. Total Qualification Time: 22.
Assessment
Theory is assessed via a multiple-choice question (MCQ) paper. Practical skills are assessed by direct observation.
Certification
On successful completion, learners receive an Ofqual branded certificate valid for three years.
Can be combined with
This course can be booked together with the following courses as a combined programme.
Learners must be aged 14 or over. No prior first aid knowledge is required. Learners must be physically able to demonstrate practical skills on the floor (e.g. CPR on a manikin, recovery position).
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Be able to assess an emergency situation safely
- Provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty including CPR and AED
- Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- Provide first aid to a casualty suffering from shock
- Provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- Conduct a secondary survey
- Manage suspected bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Manage suspected head and spinal injuries