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

Nicola, Oldbury
Learning new things that will improve the way you handle food in the workplace and at home. I enjoyed the course and the time went really quickly. Anyone who handles food should go on this course, even if you don't cook or handle food in a workplace, its very informative.
Level 2 Food Course
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
Manjeet, Walsall
Usually when I go on a course like this one a trainer is rarely able to keep my attention because he/she talk and I listen (well try to), HOWEVER, Tom was outstanding as he kept me on my toes and I actually am confident in remembering my first aid better. Thank you!
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
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
First Aid at Work 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!!
Paediatric First Aid course
Marie, Leicestershire school
I just wanted to pass on how much all the staff who attended enjoyed the excellent Defib training yesterday with Rod. We all found it interesting, informative and extremely well taught. Thanks to Rod, we all feel very confident that we would be able to deal with an emergency situation that required either CPR or use of a Defib. Many thanks
Defibrillator training
“I want to say a big THANK YOU. Your first aid course saved my grandson's life today, he choked badly and I managed to dislodge the bread from his mouth, after about 12 back slaps. Your courses save lives. I will never moan about doing a first aid course again! THANK YOU!”
Louise Flanagan,
Just finished a two day paediatric first aid course with Mick! Very informative and the humor definitely helped with what can be difficult situations!
Paediatric First aid course
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
M. Hoult - Foster Carer, Leicestershire
Style of delivery was great, made a difficult subject simple and a "can do approach". When I say simple, I meant it was broken down into common sense - which is what it should be.
Paediatric First Aid Course
Cliff Roberts, Director at Performance Fasteners Ltd, Walsall
Just had feedback from my guys who attended the First Aid Course yesterday. I have never received such good feedback from any course I have sent the guys on. They were all very impressed with the whole days course and the trainers were said to be "fantastic". This morning I was waiting for the moans and groans but it was totally the opposite and sang your praises to the highest level! A particular mention was for Laura who was apparently VERY VERY good and very impressed with the way she delivered the course. So from me, thank you for delivering what was said to be a very enjoyable and very informative course!
Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Helena, Leicestershire
I have completed quite a few first aid courses and this has been the best by far - I will remember lots.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course

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