Not every workplace needs a fully qualified First Aider, but someone still needs to know what to do in those first critical minutes, and the Emergency First Aid at Work Course has been designed for exactly that person: anyone likely to take charge of first aid equipment during an emergency in the absence of a qualified First Aider. Delivered over one day, it's recommended as the minimum level of training for low-risk workplace environments and helps organisations meet their regulatory requirements where a risk assessment shows emergency protocols alone are sufficient.
Not sure whether you need this course or the full First Aid at Work Course? The Emergency First Aid at Work Course covers emergency protocols only, suited to lower-risk workplaces, while the full First Aid at Work qualification runs over three days and covers a much broader range of injuries and conditions for higher-risk environments. The aim here is to give participants enough knowledge and confidence to deal with an accident until a qualified first aider or the emergency services take over, covering everything from basic life support and AED use through to managing an unconscious casualty and treating burns, bleeding and shock.
Because the course is practical in nature, candidates should wear casual clothing, and female delegates are advised to wear trousers. It's also strongly recommended that all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually to keep their skills current, even though the certificate itself remains valid for three years.
Please note that a medical declaration applies: anyone currently suffering or with a history of back, neck, arm or knee problems, rupture or hernia, heart disease, high blood pressure, bronchitis, asthma or chest problems, blackouts, seizures or epilepsy, or anyone currently or recently pregnant, is advised to check with their GP before attending, and the training provider reserves the right to prevent a delegate from completing the course where safety could be put at risk.