First Aid at Work Blended

First Aid at Work Blended

This First Aid at Work is a regulated and nationally recognised course, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is ideal for a variety of workplaces; from high-risk construction sites to those employing people with disabilities and medical conditions, equipping you with the knowledge and abilities to confidently react to a medical emergency in the workplace.

Who Should attend?

During this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to handle a wide range of emergency situations – from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. You will be able to correctly administer treatment swiftly and decisively during a crucial emergency moment where every second counts.

This is the most common workplace First Aid course as it covers the most common life-threatening scenarios.

Anyone over the age of 16 who may need first aid skills.

Course outline

Delivered by one of our Qualified First Aid trainers guiding you through all the practical life-saving techniques. Designed to be interactive, engaging, fun and memorable.

• Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
• First aid priorities
• Managing incidents
• Unconscious casualties
• CPR
• Secondary survey
• Safe use of an AED
• Shock
• Control of bleeding
• Fractures
• Burns and scalds
• Suspected head and spinal injuries
• Chest injuries
• Major illnesses
• Anaphylaxis
• Eye injuries
• Dressings
• Recording and reporting
• Regulations
• First aid kits

Course Duration

1 Day practical training, the remaining modules to be completed online (18 hours in total)

Assessment & certification

Certification is dependent on successful continuous practical assessment and a multiple choice test. Once you have completed and met the requirements you will be issued with a certificate that is valid for three years. Under the current guidelines, it is strongly recommended that first aid trained staff attend a half-day update every twelve months.