Emergency First Aid at Work Training

Emergency First Aid is the first response to critical medical emergencies, which have the potential to result in longer term medical issues or even a loss of life. The emergency can be an illness or an injury, but one that requires urgent attention from a trained person. Emergency First Aid training is often referred to as first-responder training. This course teaches learners how to act as first responders, undertaking a primary survey and administering a variety of treatments.

This compliance-centric Emergency First Aid at Work training course is designed for any person looking to become an appointed person or First Aider within their workplace. Employing staff trained in First Aid is mandatory for almost all UK businesses. Any individuals looking to gain a strong understanding of appropriate First Aid response will also find this course valuable.

This Emergency First Aid Training course takes 6 hours to complete, and is undertaken as a within 1-day course to provide learners the opportunity to take breaks. Learners are provided opportunities to take breaks throughout. This can be taken either in-house on your own premises, or as a scheduled course at one of our centres nationwide.

Upon successful completion of this course, those doing this first aid training will receive a certification to allow them to serve as qualified first aiders for three years, though it is recommended that learners undertake refresher courses each year to ensure they meet updated legislation. Aside from certification and legal compliance, learners also gain the knowledge and skills that can save a life or help prevent further injuries.

The Health and Safety Executive-backed Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate measures such as equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. These regulations apply to all workplaces including those with less than five employees and to the self-employed.

Almost all UK workplaces require at least one employee with a qualification in First Aid to act as an “appointed person”. This is crucial for keeping the workplace and the staff safe from any hazardous situations and preventing further harm in the case of an emergency.”

The amount of workers that should be First Aid trained varies depending on how many people are in the company. The legal requirement is the minimum of 1 appointed person for every workplace with 25 employees. For example, if your workplace has 50 employees you will need at least 2 of those employees trained in First Aid.