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
Sharon, Staffordshire
Good Evening I attended a blended first aid course in Stafford. We had Glenn as our trainer he was such a fun trainer and made the session enjoyable whilst we were learning. Very informative and very experienced in his field of work. All equipment was in perfect condition for us to use, please pass my message on to him he is a credit to your company I know where and who to recommend for future courses. Kind regards, Sharon.
Blended Paediatric First Aid
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.
Genna Louise,
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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Liz Earle - Director, Partners In Pregnancy, Leicestershire
Thank you for sharing your expertise at the Your Pregnancy, Your Baby Show & Exhibition. I have received some lovely comments regarding your workshops and advice. Both the delegates and I feel they will be exceedingly helpful to those participants who are embarking on their journey as a Parent. We appreciate your thoughtfulness in crafting the presentation and thoroughness in delivering helpful advice....Thank you again for helping to create the next generation of Parents.
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Andy McLean,
Excellent three day first aid at work course Lead by Brian Denning. He's an ex paramedic who's served years on the Staffordshire ambulance teams so there's not much he hasn't seen or dealt with. The course was well balanced between practical tasks, videos, slideshows and conversation included plenty of anicdotes and stories of bryan dealing with actual emergencies as a PM. A very enjoyable course with the learning well paced for all. Absolutely first class and I have no reservation whatsoever in giving this company my strongest recommendation.
First Aid at Work course
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.
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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Deb, Wolverhampton
Just to say the course was the best I have ever attended. Lisa was absolutely spot on. We would recommend her to everyone and will definitely do the course with you again in 3 years ....... As long as you send us Lisa ! It was actually a much better atmosphere having the course at my house too.
Paediatric First Aid Course
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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Donna, Warwickshire
It's the first time I've ever done a First Response First Aid course, as I've always done a St Johns before now. I'm very impressed as I didn't glaze over.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Course
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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