Emergency First Aid at Work

What is this course?

This course provides a practical introduction to workplace first aid and is designed for those who may need to respond to an emergency until further medical help arrives. It is a popular option for employers looking to meet minimum first aid requirements in lower-risk environments such as offices, shops, and similar workplaces.

Quick Facts

Price: £115 + VAT per delegate
Duration: 1 day
Validity: 3 years

Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR and use of emergency first aid procedures
Choking
Shock
Wounds and major bleeding
Spinal injuries, crush injuries, and other common emergency situations

An end-of-course assessment.

Staff appointed as emergency first aiders in the workplace and employers needing to meet minimum first aid requirements. Particularly relevant for learners working in lower-risk environments such as offices, shops, and similar workplaces, as well as individuals needing a practical introduction to workplace first aid.

Course Content

Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR and use of emergency first aid procedures
Choking
Shock
Wounds and major bleeding
Spinal injuries, crush injuries, and other common emergency situations

Assessment

An end-of-course assessment.

Suitable For

Entry Requirements

• Aimed at those aged 16 and over who are able to undertake the responsibilities of an emergency first aider. Those under 16 may attend, but should not be relied upon by employers as a responsible first aider
• A sufficient command of the English language to understand the assessment
• Attendees must be physically capable of demonstrating first aid procedures as they would in a real work environment, including performing CPR on a casualty on the floor

Trainer Delivering This Course

Chris Sanders

Lead Trainer / Assessor

chris@ajstraining.co.uk

Chris brings 40 years of industry experience to AJ's Training, including 35 years in telecommunications and a background as a City & Guilds qualified electrician. A fully qualified Level 3 trainer and assessor, he delivers NRSWA, EUSR, health and safety and telecommunications training, and mentors AJ's newer trainers.

Stuart Pocock

Apprenticeship Manager / Lead IQA / DLS

stuart@ajstraining.co.uk

With over 15 years across construction and highways, Stuart leads AJ's apprenticeship programmes, safeguards learner welfare as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and oversees assessment quality as Lead IQA. He teaches across vehicle restraint systems, fencing, plant, health and safety, street works and EUSR.

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FAQs

Is this course suitable for a low-risk office environment?

Yes — this course is specifically popular with employers looking to meet minimum first aid requirements in lower-risk environments such as offices and shops.

How long does the certificate last?

3 years.

What's the difference between this course and First Aid at Work?

This course is a shorter, 1-day introduction suited to lower-risk workplaces. First Aid at Work is a more comprehensive 3-day course for higher-risk or more demanding working environments.

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