First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work (FAW) – Learn first aid care and respond quickly to an emergency at work when lives or limbs are at risk.
Three-year Nationally Recognised Qualification.

About First Aid at Work

This is a high quality, intensive course that provides learners with the set of practical skills needed to respond to a range of first aid emergencies.
Once candidates have completed the course, they will receive a certificate. This means they can become the designated first aider of their workplace. This course is under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Course Length

Our 3-day First Aid at Work course is 18 hours long, spread across 3 days. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.

Certificate Validity

The First Aid at Work training certificate lasts 36 months (3 years). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate. It’s also highly recommended that you take annual refresher courses.

Topics Covered

During this 3-day First Aid at Work course, learners will understand their duties as a first aider (including relevant legislation) in low-to-high-risk environments, how to examine a casualty and provide support for a range of minor to severe injuries including dealing with the loss of a limb, life, and more…

First Aid at Work Course Outline

• Introduction and explanation.

• The examination of a casualty and further actions/treatments.

• Knowledge of basic life support.

• First aid health and safety regulations.

• Treatment of unconsciousness, shock, bleeding, fractures, burns and scalds.

• How to use first aid kits and dressings.

• How to manage incidents calmly and safely.

• How to deal with heart attacks, eye injuries and general common illnesses.

• Recording and reporting injuries.

What is a first aider?

First aiders and emergency first aiders are the two types of first-aiders as set out by the Health and Safety Executive. They are an assigned member of staff that has undergone some level of first aid training.

Is there a difference between a first aider and an emergency first aider?

An emergency first aider’s role is to maintain life and prevent a situation from worsening while waiting for the emergency services to arrive. This first aid at work course is typically seen as an entry-level course.

Does this course cover emergencies?

This course gives an introduction to basic life support skills. It is ideal for any employee and explains current regulations as well as how to manage incidents calmly and safely.

What treatments will I be able to do if I take this course?

The course looks at assessing injuries or accidents and effectively addressing issues such as shock, bleeding, fractures, burns and scalds. It also looks at how to use first aid kits and associated dressings.

What are the main points covered?

During this course, you will learn the following: how to manage incidents calmly and safely, how to examine a casualty, knowledge of basic life support and more…

Who needs this training?

Every workplace needs at least one designated first aider – this 3-day course is designed for those working in high-risk environments