Emergency First Aid

Is your work place prepared?

Did you know that an estimated 609,000 workers in Britain sustained an injury at work? The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes carrying out a risk assessment, appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.

However, having the correct first aid provision in the workplace is not just a legal requirement, it is incredibly important for the safety of all members of staff.The QA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification is designed for individuals who wish to act as an emergency first aider in their workplace.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give safe, prompt and effective first aid in emergency situations.

What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to undertake any lengthy due diligence checks.

Course Overview In our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course, you’ll learn all the First Aid essentials you’ll need to confidently manage an emergency situation.

HSE guidelines cover

• The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider

• Assessing an incident

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• CPR and defibrillation

• Recovery Position

• Choking

• Seizures

• Shock

• Wounds and bleeding

• Minor injuries

• Cuts, grazes and bruises

• Minor burns and scalds

All attendees receive a recognized certificate on completion.

How will you be assessed?

Your instructor will examine your progress throughout the first aid training course to ensure that you reach the necessary standards to qualify. You will be required to take part in all practical elements of the course.

It is within these sessions that your instructor is best suited to assess your skills.Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate that is valid for three years. After t his point, you will need to renew your training.Booking over 5 people for your course? Please ask for our corporate deals