Emergency First Aid

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course is your path to acquiring essential life-saving skills and knowledge. Fully aligned with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards, the course covers critical content, ensuring you gain proficiency in emergency response techniques and effective communication, so you’re prepared to make a real difference in critical situations.

Course Contents

• Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider: Learn about the critical roles and responsibilities of a first aider in emergency situations, understanding the importance of quick and effective response.

• Incident and Casualty Assessment and Reporting: Gain expertise in assessing and reporting incidents and casualties accurately, a fundamental skill for effective emergency response.

• Dealing with an Unconscious Casualty: Understand the appropriate steps to take when encountering an unconscious casualty, ensuring their safety and well-being.

• Asthma: Explore the management of asthma-related emergencies, including recognising symptoms and administering proper aid.

• Minor Injuries: Learn how to handle common minor injuries effectively, providing immediate relief and preventing complications.

• Eye, Ears, and Nose Injuries: Acquire the skills to assess and administer first aid for injuries involving the eyes, ears, and nose.

• CPR and AED (Defibrillator): Master cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save lives in cardiac emergencies.

• Choking: Understand how to respond to choking incidents, including the Heimlich maneuver and other lifesaving techniques.

• Seizures: Gain knowledge on recognising and providing appropriate care for individuals experiencing seizures.

• Shock: Learn how to identify and manage cases of shock, a critical aspect of emergency first aid.

• Burns: Explore the various types of burns, their severity levels, and appropriate first aid measures for each.

• External Bleeding: Acquire essential skills for managing external bleeding, preventing further injury, and stabilising the casualty.

Course Benefits

Upon successful completion of the Emergency First Aid at Work Course, participants will receive:

• Confidence in Emergency Response: Participants will gain the confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of emergency situations, knowing how to assess, report, and administer first aid.

• Life-Saving Skills: Completing the course equips participants with life-saving skills such as CPR, AED usage, and choking response, enabling them to take immediate action during critical moments.

• Comprehensive Knowledge: Participants will have a comprehensive understanding of various injuries and medical emergencies, from burns to seizures, enhancing their ability to provide timely and appropriate care.

• Certification: Successful course completion results in certification as an Emergency First Aid responder, opening up opportunities to contribute as a first aider in workplaces and communities.