First Aid – Certified Courses

We offer a range of First Aid courses from half day refresher courses to three-day inductions, all of which can be tailored to meet your business’s needs.

Course Length. 3.5 hours / 1 day / 3 days

Introduction

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) no longer makes a recommendation and it is now up to each business to decide which First Aid course suits their needs. All of our First Aid courses are delivered by appropriately qualified instructors, and learners will receive certificates upon successful completion. The courses contain a blended learning approach, including theoretical and practical training elements. They include all aspects of basic life support including CPR, bleeding, unconsciousness, choking, head injuries, sprains and strains and a vast range of First Aid conditions that may be experienced in the workplace.

Half Day ‘First Aid Refresher’ Certificate

Recommended as an annual refresher to the 1-day and 3-day certificated course.

1 Day ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ Certificate

Accredited training, ideal where the full 3-day certificate is not required, as determined by client needs. Valid for 3 years. It is recommended that the half day refresher is undertaken annually.

3 Day ‘First Aid at Work’ Certificate

Accredited certificate with formal assessments to ensure understanding. Certificate valid for 3 years and it is recommended that a 1-day or half day refresher is undertaken annually.

1 Day ‘Paediatric First Aid’ Certificate

Accredited certificate with formal assessments to ensure understanding, in line with the EYFS standards. Certificate valid for 3 years and it is recommended that a 1-day or half day refresher is undertaken annually.

Course Contents

First Aid training complying with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981)
Contents and Legal Minimum Contents of First Aid Kits
Primary and Secondary Assessment
Basic Life Support Algorithm (DRSABCD)
Recovery Position
Choking Procedures
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – (Using adult, child and baby manikins as appropriate)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Awareness and Use
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attacks (Myocardial Infarction)
Signs and Symptoms of Strokes (Ischemic, Haemorrhagic, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA))
Minor Wound Management, including the use of Bandages, Slings etc.
Burns and Scalds Procedures
Anaphylaxis Awareness and Use of the Epi-Pen
Minor and Major Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizure Recognition and Management
Fainting
Record Keeping (eg. Accident Books / Incident Forms)

Training delivered in line with the current Resuscitation Council (UK) Guidelines and by a qualified instructor certified to a higher level (for example 3-day FAW / ILS etc.)

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.