Emergency First Aid at Work
For every 50 employees it is recommended that there is one appointed person, working in a low risk environment

Overview of Course
This 3-day course provides the learner with a qualification to the highest level of first aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Learners will be provided with a basic knowledge of first aid which will prepare them to respond to incidents.
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What you will learn
• What is first aid
• Legislation
• Responsibilities
• Primary survey
• Secondary assessment
• The respiratory system
• Resuscitation
• Disorders of respiration
• Disorders of the circulation
• Wounds and bleeding
• Disorders of consciousness
• Foreign objects
• Burns and scalds
• Bones, joints and muscle
injuries
• Poisoning
• Incident management
training
• Bites and stings
• Effects of heat and cold
• Casualty management
• Assessment
Employer Benefits
On completion of the course the learner will be issued with an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This is valid for three years and can be renewed by re-taking the course.
Progression
Other courses that provide complementary skill sets include:
- First Aid at Work
- Manual Handling
- Fire Marshal
These courses will help to benefit both learners and employers.