What You’ll Learn
This course offers an in-depth approach to workplace first aid. Participants will gain the confidence to act quickly, communicate effectively, and administer care until emergency services arrive.
Key topics include:
- The role and responsibilities of a first aider
- Scene safety and emergency management
- CPR and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Treatment of bleeding, burns, fractures, and head injuries
- Dealing with unresponsive casualties
- Managing seizures, choking, and shock
- First aid protocols aligned with HSE and workplace legislation
- Communicating with casualties and emergency services
Course Overview
This course is suitable for people over 16 yrs of age who work in high hazard environments, such as construction, manufacturing or agriculture. It is also ideal for organisations whose risk assessment identifies a requirement for additional first aid training. (e.g. due to additional risks or employees with specific health needs). This course gives the learners the skills and confidence to respond to a range of accidents and emergencies that could occur in the workplace. In addition, this course covers the use of an automated defibrillator (AED).
On completion of the course, candidates will receive a First Aid At Work certificate that is valid for 3 years. However, for best practice and in line with HSE recommendations, we recommend an annual first aid skills update.
Course Length:
3 Days
Course Assessment:
Assessment is continuous – Includes a MCQ paper
Accreditation
HSE-Compliant Certification (valid for 3 years)
Location
On-site or at our approved training centres
Course Structure and Programme
Our First Aid at Work Training is designed to provide participants with the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to manage a wide range of workplace emergencies effectively.
This course covers essential first aid techniques, including CPR, treating wounds and fractures, managing shock, and handling various medical conditions. Ideal for employees across all sectors, this training ensures that participants are fully equipped to respond confidently to workplace accidents and injuries.
Upon successful completion, attendees will receive a certification that complies with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, making it a crucial qualification for workplace safety.
All candidates will receive a training pack, including a range of resources to help them assimilate the knowledge and skills. This includes a course manual, a personal resuscitation mask, and medical emergencies flowcharts to use as an aide-mémoire after the course.
Learning Outcomes
The content of the course will cover how to assess and treat the following:
- The role of the first aider
- Managing an emergency
- Communication and casualty care
- Bleeding (minor and severe)
- Burns
- Choking
- Fainting
- Health and safety (first aid) regulations
- Resuscitation (adult CPR) including AED
- Seizures (adult)
- Shock
- Unresponsive casualty
Course Materials & Format
Training is delivered through practical role-play, interactive scenarios, and tutor-led instruction. Each candidate receives a training pack, including:
- First Aid at Work manual
- Personal CPR face shield
- Emergency response flowcharts and action plans
Certification & Validity
On successful completion, participants receive a First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years.
Note: HSE strongly recommends attending a first aid refresher course annually to maintain confidence and skills.
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Contact Details
Whether you’d like to discuss your training requirements, book a course, or get expert advice, our friendly clinical team would love to hear from you.
Phone: 0333 0122 999
Email: info@rcmstraining.co.uk
Resuscitation Consultancy Medical Services Ltd
86 Forest Walk
Buckley, Flintshire
CH7 3AR
Opening Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

