Course information
This Ofqual-regulated qualification is aimed at learners who wish to become first-aiders in the workplace. This comprehensive course meets the requirements for training first-aiders in organisations where this level of training has been identified in their first aid needs assessment. There is a minimum teaching requirement of 18 hours, delivery is
typically face to face over 3 days between the hours of 8.30am and 4.30pm. Please note that blended delivery is available for group bookings.
Couse content focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the first aider, assessing an incident, primary and secondary survey (DRCABCDE), basic life support including CPR and AED use (defibrillation), managing life threatening (catastrophic) bleeding, hypovolaemic shock, seizure, choking, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, slings, head injuries, spinal injuries, chest injuries, anaphylaxis, heart attack, stroke, asthma attack and hypoglycaemic emergency.
There is an emphasis on responding not only to first aid emergencies that are most likely to occur in the workplace but also other common major and minor injury and illness through practical and knowledge-based components. Content has been updated to fully reflect the 2025 Resuscitation Council review.
Assessment includes competency-based demonstration and multi-choice knowledge assessment.
Certification lasts for three years before a further 2-day recertification. Please note lapsed certification may result in a full 3-day course being required for extension.