First Aid at Work
The First Aid at Work Course is a comprehensive *three-day Level 3 Award designed to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. These regulations mandate that employers must make arrangements to ensure that their employees can receive prompt and effective first aid in case of injury or illness at the workplace. This course, accredited by Qualsafe, is ideal for larger or higher-risk environments and covers a wide range of illnesses and emergency situations.
What does the First Aid at Work Course cover?
Roles and responsibilities: Learn the duties and expectations associated with being a workplace first aider
Unresponsive casualty aid: Learn the necessary steps and techniques to assist an unresponsive individual, including CPR and other life-saving measures
Minor injuries aid: Learn to administer first aid for minor injuries, addressing cuts, burns and other less severe conditions
Thorough survey techniques: Learn the systematic approach to conducting a thorough examination of a casualty, ensuring no injuries or conditions are overlooked
Sling application: Learn the proper techniques for supporting and immobilising injured limbs
Burns and scalds severity recognition: Gain knowledge on assessing and providing first aid for burns and scalds of varying degrees
Poisonous substances response: Understand the different ways in which poisonous substances can enter the body and appropriate first aid responses.
Emergency assessment: Acquire the skills to evaluate and respond to various emergency scenarios in a safe and effective manner
Critical situations response: Gain the ability to respond promptly and effectively to common emergency situations such as choking, bleeding and shock
Information gathering: Develop skills in gathering relevant information to assess and address the unique needs of a casualty
Musculoskeletal injuries recognition: Acquire the ability to identify and provide appropriate first aid for musculoskeletal injuries
Head and spinal injury awareness: Understand the signs and symptoms of head and spinal injuries and how to respond appropriately
Eye injuries first aid: Acquire skills to administer first aid for eye injuries, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the casualty.
Upon successfully finishing this course you will be able to:
Confidently fulfil first aid roles
Be well-prepared to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a workplace first aider.
Assess and respond to emergencies
Safely evaluate and respond to a range of emergency situations.
Offer effective first aid to unresponsive casualties, those choking, bleeding or in shock.
Address minor injuries
Administer first aid for minor injuries, ensuring comprehensive care.
Conduct thorough surveys
Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe surveys to identify injuries and conditions.
Recognise and respond to medical emergencies
Identify and respond to conditions like heart attacks, strokes, seizures and more.
Administer first aid in diverse situations
Acquire versatile skills to administer first aid in various emergency scenarios.
Benefits of the course:
For employers
- Compliance with legislation: Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 by having trained first aiders within the workplace
- Qualsafe approval: Equip your employees with a regulated and nationally recognised qualification
For delegates
- Understanding of workplace first aid regulations: Gain insight into the regulatory framework governing workplace first aid
- Recognition of emergency situations: Develop the ability and knowledge to recognise and appropriately respond to emergency situations
- Practical skills: Acquire hands-on, practical skills to treat a variety of injuries, illnesses and conditions.
This course is tailored to meet your needs if:
✓ You hold a workplace first aid role: Ideal for those appointed as first aiders in their workplace
✓ You seek practical skills: Suited for individuals wanting practical skills to handle injuries and emergencies effectively
✓ You want comprehensive training: Designed for larger or higher-risk environments, providing a broader range of skills
✓ You can perform practical tasks: Participants should be capable of performing practical tasks at floor level.
Ready to elevate your workplace safety? Become a certified workplace first aider and equip yourself with essential first aid skills, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to a safer workplace environment.
First Aid at Work: In-company training course
We can visit your workplace and deliver the course at a time and place to suit you. This is an effective way of training several delegates at the same time, saving on time and travel costs