Serious workplace incidents don't wait for convenient timing, and the First Aid at Work Course exists to make sure someone on site always has the practical skills and confidence to respond properly. Covering the full range of first aid emergencies a workplace might encounter, this course gives nominated First Aiders the knowledge to assess, treat and manage incidents until professional medical help arrives, in line with HSE guidance and legal obligations.
Not sure whether your workplace needs this course or the shorter Emergency First Aid at Work Course? The First Aid at Work Course runs over three days with a minimum of 18 hours of training, covering a much broader range of injuries, illnesses and emergency scenarios, and is the right choice wherever a risk assessment identifies the need for a fully qualified First Aider rather than emergency-only cover. Employers nominating a First Aider should look for someone with an aptitude for absorbing knowledge and skills, the ability to cope with stressful and physically demanding emergency procedures, and duties that won't prevent them responding immediately when needed.
The First Aid at Work Course covers everything from basic life support, CPR and AED use through to managing fractures, burns, chest pains, strokes and diabetic emergencies, giving delegates a genuinely comprehensive grounding rather than a narrow checklist of procedures. Certification is valid for three years, and the HSE strongly recommends all first aiders complete a half-day refresher course annually to keep their skills sharp in between.
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.