Emergency First Aid at Work Blended Course

The Emergency First Aid at Work Bledned Course is delivered using a mixture of eLearning adn face-to-face delivery. A third of this one-day course is deliverd through eLeanring. The Emergenc yFirst Aid at Work Course is designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to help those that have become unconscious, and those with minor injuries. The Emergency First Aid at Work Course also looks at the responsibilities of the Emergency First Aider. On successfully completing this course, attendees will be confident, safe, prompt, and effective emergency first aiders.

Emergency First Aid at Work Public Course Dates

Please fee below all the Public Emergency First Aid at Work Courses we have planned. These are likely to be accredited through the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and are likely to be face-to-face.

Who is the Course For?

Nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk organisations, such as offices, libraries, and small shops.

Anyone with an interest in emergency first aid

Syllabus

The Emergency First Aid at Work Course covers the syllabus required under ‘The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, which can be found on the HSE web site.

Roles and responsibilities of a first aider
Primary survey
Unresponsive breathing casualty
Seizures
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
Choking casualties
Wounds and bleeding
Casualties suffering from shock
Minor injuries, including small cuts, grazes & bruises and small splinters
Minor burns and scalds

Prerequisites

The Emergency First Aid at Work Course is aimed at those over 16 who are able to undertake the responsibilities associated with being a workplace emergency first aider.

Learners between 14-16 years can undertake the course, however they should not be relied upon by employers to be a sole first aider.

It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy or equivalent.

Learners are required to demonstrate first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment. This includes providing CPR to a casualty who is on the floor, therefore learners must be physically capable of doing this.

Awarding Body

First Aid Industry Body – FAIB

Good Skills Training can also offer the OFQUAL Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Course Duration

6 contact hours

2-hours eLearning

4-hours Face-to-Facenormally, 09:30 – 16:30

Delivery Type

Blended Learning, eLearning and Face-to-Face

Maximum Learners Per Tutor

The Emergency First Aid at Work Course has a maximum learner to tutor ratio of 12:1

Assessment Method

The Emergency First Aid at Work Course is assessed through practical assessment and multiple-choice assessment

Re-Qualification

Emergency First Aid at Work Certificates are valid for 3-years. Emergency First Aiders must retake the Emergency First Aid at Work Course to maintain their qualification.

It is also strongly recommended by the HSE that all First Aiders undergo annual refresher training.

Booking an onsite course

To enquire about an onsite course for your staff, please either call our head office, 01473 551911, or one of our local offices, or fill in the enquiry form by clicking here

Emergency First Aid at Work Blended Course