Emergency First Aid at Work

Course details

The emergency first aid at work course is an in-depth training course for those who wish to refresh their existing skills and knowledge of first aid procedures in the workplace. It covers the different types of emergencies that can occur in the workplace, safety laws and regulations, best practice procedures, and equipment.

Emergency First Aid at Work is a comprehensive course, you will gain crucial life-saving skills that will give you the confidence to stay calm and professional in the face of any type of emergency incident. Through step-by-step guidance, practical case studies, and exercises, you will learn how to treat minor injuries, help someone who has fallen ill, and much more.

You will be guided through best practice procedures for treating burns and scalds, placing someone in the recovery position, performing CPR, and treating a wide range of injuries. By the end of the course, you will know how to act in critical scenarios such as someone suffering a stroke or seizure, and will have the experience to be the first point of contact in the workplace, should such an emergency arise.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet, and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

The Emergency First Aid at Work course applies to organizations whose first aid needs assessment has identified the need for a responsible person to have a workplace first aid qualification. It applies to, but is not limited to, the following:

• Construction industry
• Manufacturing industry
• Office workers
• Factory workers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the different types of injuries and accidents that commonly occur in the workplace.
• Correctly place someone in the recovery position and perform emergency CPR
• Treat burns and bleeding, dress wounds, and carry out a back blow in the case of choking
• Understand the fundamental role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Effectively monitor a casualty and correctly record and report accidents and injuries
• Help someone who is unresponsive and breathing, or unresponsive and not breathing

Course Curriculum

 Module 1: What is First Aid?
 Module 2: Barriers, ABCDs, and The Recovery Position
 Module 3: CPR and AED
 Module 4: Choking
 Module 5: Bleeding
 Module 6: Shock
 Module 7: Spinal Injuries
 Module 8: Breaks
 Module 9: Head Injuries
 Module 10: Sprains
 Module 11: Incident Management
 Module 12: Burns and Scalds
 Module 13: Electric Shock
 Module 14: Eye Injuries
 Module 15: Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis, and Diabetes
 Module 16: Heart Attacks and Strokes
  Updated on 02 August, 2021