Basic Emergency First Aid

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Basic Emergency First Aid Training - Course Overview

This course is designed for workplaces that already have qualified first aiders in place and want to ensure other staff members can respond calmly and effectively during a medical emergency. It equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to manage an incident safely until a qualified first aider or the emergency services arrive.

Through a mixture of guided activities and hands-on practice, learners will develop the ability to assess a situation, provide immediate care, and support a casualty with confidence. The training covers a range of common workplace emergencies, helping participants recognise symptoms, take appropriate action, and reduce further risk to themselves and others.

On successful completion, learners will be better prepared to act quickly in emergency situations, support existing first aid provision within the organisation, and contribute to a safer working environment.

Learners may also choose to progress to the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course.

 

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for employees who are not designated first aiders but may be required to respond in the early stages of an emergency. It is ideal for workplaces where qualified first aiders are already in place and additional staff need basic emergency response awareness and confidence.

The training suits a wide range of roles and industries and offers a clear introduction to emergency first aid for those who want to support workplace safety without completing a full first aider qualification.

In Accordance with Appendix 6 H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

  • Managing an incident
  • Disorders of the Airway
  • Resuscitation
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
  • Unconsciousness
  • Recovery positions
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Burns/Scalds
  • Control of Bleeding
  • Bandaging
  • Fractures
  • Head Injuries

Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded the Basic First Aid certificate, a recognised qualification designed to support workplace first aid provision.

The certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue. This course helps ensure learners maintain the core skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to common medical emergencies and support qualified First Aiders within the workplace.

By the end of the course, participants will feel confident and prepared to manage incidents safely and provide immediate first aid care until further assistance arrives.

This course is fully accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and delivered in accordance with the standards outlined in the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

FAIB accreditation guarantees that the training meets strict quality and compliance requirements, providing employers with the assurance that their first aiders are qualified to a nationally recognised standard.

Course Details

  • Duration: Half a day (4 hours)
  • Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
  • Assessment Method: Activities & ongoing tutor assessment
  • Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £550 + vat

 

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    Margaret, Dorset

    I attended the first aid course yesterday and just wanted to say I have worked here for 9 years and this is the best training course I have attended. Practical and Fun.

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    I really enjoyed this course. Tom kept me engaged throughout the whole 2 days. Well done Tom

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    Sarah, Walsall

    I took part in your one-day first aid at work course today at the golf club Aldridge, and I would just like to say that I have done many first aid courses in my time but the one I did today was absolutely fantastic!! The two gents that hosted the course were inspirational and I can promise you we will recommend your company to everyone that walks through our door! I feel for the first time ever, after a course that I would be confident in doing all I could in saving someone's life. I walked out wishing I did the 3-day course, Thank you again and see you in 3 years!!

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    Andy, Tipton

    The course yesterday was the best first aid & manual handling course I have attended in over 35 years and I think this was mainly down to the way it was put over by the tutor.

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    Ann Cooper,

    Just completed a 3 day course and would like to thank Mick for all his hard work. His delivery and instruction was precise however it was his humour and friendliness which made it memorable. He gave us all so much confidence and assistance , I feel properly trained to cope with anyone needing first aid. Can't thank you enough Mick. See you in 3 years.

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    Rebecca, Horsham, West Sussex

    Dear Gareth & Lee, Thank you for the results and feedback. Your service has been exceptional from start to finish. We will be looking to run another course in the next 6-12 months. Kind regards Rebecca

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    Shaz Parsons, Walsall

    Did my 2 day FAW re-qualification course this week with Brian. Enjoyed the whole course so much I may be looking to book my Paediatric re-qualification with First Response too. Well worth the journey up to Walsall - thank you

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    Fab course, really insightful and lots of practical which was great to recap and boost confidence. Brian, Alice and Dan all made the course very easy to be involved in and enjoyable highly recommend first response and would use again without a doubt.

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    Thank you very much for the 2 free free first aid courses the parents found them to be very useful and were surprised how much was covered in such a short time. The delivery was amazing (parents words) and very informative. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future.

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    The trainer and resources were brilliant. Brian made everything very clear and I felt comfortable asking about things I was unsure about.

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