Emergency First Aid at Work Plus - Course Overview

The Emergency First Aid at Work Plus course equips learners with the essential skills and confidence to act as a designated workplace first aider in low-risk working environments. It is designed for organisations where a needs assessment has identified Emergency First Aid at Work provision as suitable and complies with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 6).

Building on the content of a standard Emergency First Aid at Work course, this enhanced programme includes an additional hour of training to cover a wider range of essential first aid topics.

The course also forms Unit 1 and Day 1 of the full three-day First Aid at Work qualification, providing a good foundation for those who may wish to progress further.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for employees who have been appointed as workplace first aiders in low-risk environments, such as offices, retail settings, and small businesses.

It is suitable for organisations requiring Emergency First Aid at Work provision, where a full First Aid at Work qualification is not necessary.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

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

The role of the first aider
Importance of preventing cross infection
The need for recording incidents and actions
Use of available equipment
Assessing the situation & act safely in an emergency
Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
Administer first aid to a casualty who is:
- Unconscious (including seizures)
- Choking
- Wounded or bleeding
- Suffering from shock
Provide appropriate first aid for Minor Injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds & small splinters)

Additional Subjects

Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Head injury
- Fractures
- Burns & scalds

Certification

Successful candidates will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work "PLUS" certificate valid for 3 years.

This qualification confirms that the learner is competent to act as a workplace first aider in low-risk environments and covers additional subject areas beyond the standard Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus.

Accreditation

Accreditation is provided by First Response First Aid Ltd in accordance with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The accreditation ensures that the course meets recognised national standards for workplace first aid, including appropriate course content, delivery, assessment, and trainer competence.

Although not a legal requirement, Ofqual-regulated certification can also be provided for this course at an additional cost per learner, should employers require a regulated qualification for internal or contractual purposes.

Facts and Further Information

Course Details

Duration: 1 day (7 hours)
Group Size: Up to 12 Candidates per 1 Trainer/Assessor
Assessment Method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment
Pre-requisite: None required - open to all levels of experience

*For courses inside the M25, please note the price for a group is £845 + vat

Suggested Progression:

Recommended Annual Refresher Training
Mandatory Requalification every three years by re-taking a one-day course
Option to upgrade to the First Aid at Work 3 day course
Automatic External Defibrillation training

Course Reviews

Lynda, Warwickshire
This is my 4th first-aid course & best by far. The teaching technique was excellent and it was easy to digest.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
Tanya Pearson,
Really enjoyed doing the 3 day course...fab trainers learnt loads it was more in depth than I thought it would be...thank you for making it enjoyable
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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
Emergency First Aid at Work
Jess, Leicester
While I think about it, I just want to take the time to pass on my thanks to everyone at FRFA. Every time I organise a course here at the Loughborough Learning Alliance, I always think about providing feedback but then forget or never get around to it - I'm so sorry! I want to say thank you to all of you for the amazing work you do. From the initial enquiry, which is handled so well and quickly, up to the end of the day when the course has finished, the service is absolutely amazing and faultless. Each and every one of your trainers are just such fantastic people, and I can honestly say, it's such a pleasure for them to come and facilitate courses for all our local Schools. They are always so friendly and so happy in their jobs! I think they all have a great sense of humour too. Every single person who books the courses always has such great feedback at the end of the day. I would honestly never use a different First Aid company for all of our training. If we don't have a course coming up, I'll always go on your website and find a local Open Course for them and pass on the recommendation. Keep up the amazing work, thank you! Kind Regards Jess
First Aid course for Schools in Loughborough
Mark,
The course was very good – the course presenter (Dave) was easily the best I've encountered – really outstanding, great balance of humour and fact and anecdotes. All participants seemed very engaged throughout, so he worked his audience well.
First Aid at Work course
Dudzai, London NW11
Dave had a cheerful and interactive manner. The content was relevant and I feel informed and able to deal with an anaphylactic emergency.
Anaphylaxis and CPR Course
I consider that the First Response (First Aid) trainer, both as a personality, together with his presentation style, as like a breath of fresh air to the first aid teaching industry.
Jessica, Leicestershire
Brilliant trainer very informative and fun. Explained concepts really well :)
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Sharon, Staffordshire
Please can I ask you to pass on my compliments for the first aid training yesterday at Reginald Mitchell Court. Glenn Hulse the trainer presented the course very well, we were all very impressed, and we enjoyed the day which is what matters.
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Lyndsay, Loughborough
The trainer explained clear objectives and kept refreshing things we had done so it stuck. He was also sensitive to experiences of individuals partaking in the course.
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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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Emily, Solihull
I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed the course. Glen was an exceptional teacher. He made us all feel comfortable and supported us as well as preparing us for the assessments. I felt confident in his ability and he seemed very knowledgeable answering all of our many questions. I was very pleasantly surprised how interesting this course was. Glen made the course engaging, his descriptions were clear, his feedback was always constructive and he was always very positive and cheerful even at 9pm on a Monday. I will be recommending this course to others and would like you to pass on my thanks to Glen. He is truly an asset to your company.
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