First Aid Training

Everyone should learn at least the basic first aid techniques. You may need to use them at any time at home, at school or work or even while you're travelling. Knowing what to do can make the difference to a person's recovery and you could even save their life.

Any person who needs First Aid should be able to receive it from those around them.
No one should suffer for the lack of trained first aiders.

Having your staff trained on your own premises can reduce downtime and disruption. We can bring our training and expertise to you. We'll ensure the training is relevant to the working environment and you'll benefit from learning the skills in the place that they may be needed.

What we require

  • A group of people for the same course
  • A sufficiently large enough room to accommodate the students (first aid courses will require space for students kneeling or lying on the floor).
  • Dates and times to suit you.
First Aid at Work Refresher - Click Here to view

Who this course is for: Anyone wishing to renew their First Aider certificate before the 3 year expiry of their current Health and Safety approved FAW certificate.

Aim: To enable existing First Aiders to update and re-qualify to current HSE standards for the First Aid at Work award.

Teaching Methods: This course combines tutorials and demonstrations, question and answer sessions, group work and student practice.

Course Content: The course includes an update of First Aid knowledge and skills, and a revision of requirements in the workplace.

Assessments: Continuous, unobtrusive assessment will be carried out throughout the course by the trainer. A final assessment will be carried out on the last day by independent assessors.

Certification: On successful completion of the course and assessment, a Certificate (Health and Safety Executive Approved) will be awarded which is valid for 3 years.

Costs: £110 per person for an open access course.
£600 for group training of 6

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First Aid at Work - Click Here to view

Who this course is for: Anyone nominated to become a First Aider in the Workplace, to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Aim: To enable the student to summon help and give immediate and effective First Aid to a casualty at the scene.

Teaching Methods: This course combines tutorials and demonstrations, question and answer sessions, group work and student practice.

Course Content:
• Dealing with accidents and illness.
• Using a First Aid kit.
• Simple record keeping.
• Resuscitation.
• Treatment of an unconscious casualty.
• Choking.
• Treatment of a heart attack.
• Control of bleeding.
• Burns and scalds.
• Poisoning, Fractures & Shock.

Assessments: Continuous, unobtrusive observations will be carried out throughout the course by the trainer. A final assessment will be carried out on the last day by independent assessors.

Certification: On successful completion of the course and assessment, a Certificate (Health and Safety Executive Approved) will be awarded which is valid for 3 years.

Costs: £185 per person for an open access course.
£1110 for group training of 6

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Appointed Persons First Aid - Click Here to view

Who this course is for:  If your workplace risk assessment has identified that there is no need for a first aider, this course will provide the skills and knowledge required for an Appointed person to give the necessary First Aid in an emergency situation. This course is also suitable for anyone wishing to gain knowledge of emergency procedures and gain a recognised First Aid qualification.

Aim: For an Appointed Person to be able to summon help and give effective emergency aid to a casualty in the workplace, using the materials to hand or approved HSE first aid equipment.

Teaching Methods:  This course combines tutorials and demonstrations, question and answer sessions, group work and student practice.

Course Content:

  • Insight into Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations.
  • Managing an incident.
  • Priorities of First Aid.
  • Resuscitation.
  • Blood loss.
  • Treatment of an unconscious casualty.

Assessments:   Continuous, unobtrusive assessment will be carried out throughout the course by the trainer. 

Certification:  On successful completion of the course and assessment, a 3-year Certificate will be awarded.

Costs:  £65 per person for an open access course.
             £350 for group training of 6

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