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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