First Aid at Work

Who is this course aimed at?

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

The course is ideal for any employee or manager who wishes to become a first-aider in the workplace.The First Aid at Work course gives learners the opportunity to undertake online first-aid training and go on to achieve the Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF). This course also covers other practical areas, such as CPR, so is great for reinforcing competency and refresher training.

Topics covered

• Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a First-Aider
• Assessing an Incident
• Managing an Unresponsive Casualty
• Recognising and Assisting a Choking Casualty
• Managing a Casualty – External Bleeding and Shock
• Managing a Casualty – Minor Injury
• Conducting a Secondary Survey
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with Injuries to their Bones
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with Head and Spinal Injuries
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with Suspected Chest Injuries
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with Burns or Eye Injuries
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with Sudden Poisoning or Anaphylaxis
• Administering First Aid to a Casualty with a Major Illness.

Blended Learning (Online and Practical) – 3 days

Blended learning combines the online learning (4-5 hours) with the practical training (which is delivered on day 2 and 3). This comprehensive course equips delegates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide emergency first aid within their workplace.

Assessment - 4-5 hours, multiple choice questions with a certified certificate on completion.

Booking options

We offer a variety of first aid courses delivered in a way that suits you and your business. If you don’t have large numbers of employees to book onto this course then we can offer the option of grouping delegates with other organisations. We can deliver training in-house or delegates can attend at another venue, to be agreed on booking. Please email enquiries@questvt.co.uk for more information.