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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    Tricia, Stoke-on-Trent

    We had our basic paediatric first aid course in Stoke on Trent this morning, and I just wanted to say that Andy Jones who delivered our training was fantastic. It was my first course in a long long time and I thoroughly enjoyed it, and other members of staff commented saying it was the best first aid course they've ever attended in their 30+ years. Please send Andy when our certificates need to be renewed!!

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    Excellent refresher course taking into consideration our existing knowledge and experience

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    Andy Malcolm,

    Great first aid course made enjoyable by the guys teaching us.I came away confident I could make the difference to somebody if needed Excellent thanks

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    Terri Vas, Walsall

    Brian is amazing at what he does. I am on the first aid course at the moment at Calderfields and have another day left to do. I am thoroughly enjoying it and I am confident I will be prepared in the work place. Thank you

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    Anthony, Derby

    The trainer had an excellent interactive nature and interacted and controlled an awkward group well.

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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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    Sarah, Emergency First Aid Includiong Paediatric Coalville

    I had 4 members of staff attend first aid training yesterday in Coalville, and every single one this morning has been to see me to tell me what a wonderful trainer she is and how she put them all at ease and it was the best first aid course they have been on. Many thank Sarah

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    The First Response (First Aid) trainer's friendly and efficient style kept everyone's attention throughout the day. His simple but still detailed demonstrations brought the best out in everyone.

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    Soazig, Walsall

    I was on that course today, led by Bryan and Rob, and I just wanted to pass on how excellent it was. I practise a holistic therapy called "Bowen" and must hold at the very least the Emergency First Aid certificate in order to maintain my membership with the FHT. I did the initial training 3 years ago, and so had to re-train this year. Both trainings were with First Response First Aid, but I must say that I found today's training really very good. Brian and Rob offer 2 different styles of teaching, but they complement each other very well. Brian's understated but very witty way grabbed my attention for most of the day, and left me with no doubt that I had a very knowledgeable person in front of me. If Rob initially came across as a not so confident speaker, he immediately perked up as soon as it was down to practicing some skills, and his enthusiasm was very communicative. He also knows how to correct people's inaccuracy in their gestures in such a way that doesn't make them feel self-conscious, but rather encourage them to do better. The fact that he is a firefighter undoubtedly adds some perspective to his input. So I guess all I'm saying is thank you for providing such a quality training. I went home feeling rather confident with the thought of having to use those refreshed and updated skills; though I still hope not to have to use them.

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    Claire, Loughborough

    Trainer made the subjects easy to follow and explained things very well. Brian made everyone feel at ease so doing the practicals was more relaxed and easy to follow. I felt the assessments throughout were thorough but not intimidating.

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    Martyn, Leicestershire

    Please can you kindly pass on my thanks to Tense and also those of all the candidates who enjoyed the course on Tuesday which she ran in Kibworth. I have received very positive feedback from them and they all have said that they learned a lot and benefited from her experience.

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    Martyn, Leicestershire

    On behalf of my clients Greg, Chris and Martin and myself I would like to say a big thank you to Mike for delivering an excellent course today. With a lot of passion, enthusiasm, and humour together with practical and helpful hands-on interaction, the whole group became involved in a very enjoyable training day. As it was 10 yrs since I did my last first aid course, I learnt a lot and appreciate being brought up to date with the various changes and new topics not previously covered. Well done!

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