First Aid at Work - 3 Day
Unlock the Essential Skills for Workplace First Aid, and help ensure your workplace is prepared to handle first aid emergencies with our 3-day course.
Designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to become qualified first aiders, this comprehensive training program covers a wide range of first aid scenarios, empowering you to provide immediate and effective care in critical situations.
Over the course of three days, you will learn how to assess and manage a variety of medical emergencies, including CPR, wound care, and the treatment of life threatening injuries and illnesses.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through hands-on demonstrations and interactive exercises, ensuring you are confident and competent in your first aid abilities.
Invest in the safety and well-being of your workplace – enroll in our 3-day course today.
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What will I learn?
On this interactive 3-day practical course you wil learn:
- The roles and responsibilities of the first aider
- How to assess an incident
- The recovery position
- Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness
- Chest injuries
- CPR and the use of an AED
- Spinal injuries
- Anaphylaxis and Auto-injectors
- Providing first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Dealing with life threatening bleeding and shock
- and more…
In line with guidance from the HSE, the qualification approves work place first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point you will need to retake the course.
It is highly recommended by most professioanl associations that you refresh your knowledge annually.
- London venue
Guy’s Campus, Shepherds House, Collingwood Street, London, SE1 1UL
- Kent venue
Mercure Hotel, A20 West Kingsdown DA3 8PE
Dave Bebb
As an experienced, qualified trainer, I was with the Metropolitan Police Service for 30 years before leaving it in June 2013. Whilst my training experience is wide and varied, I have specialised in two areas that I have a real passion and aptitude for training and. Read more…
Paul holds a Masters in Eduction, and teaches and practices Acupuncture, Tuina, massage in Longfield, Kent. He has practices in Kent, is a senior first aid instructor for the Rugby Football Union, and set up and runs the new Ash Green Multi-Bed unit Read more ….
Can I attend?
- This award is aimed at learners who wish to become emergency first-aiders in the workplace.
- It meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in organisations that have identified staff needing training to this level within their first-aid needs assessment.
- You don’t need formal qualifications to join the course, but you should be able to read and write English at a basic level.
- You must be over 14 years old.
- The award is fully recognised nationally and is valid for 8 UCAS tariff points.
Is there a test ?
This qualification is assessed through the following two methods:
- Practical assessment – You must demonstrate the practical first aid skills, including CPR, Recovery Position, etc.
- Theory assessment – You must answer 30 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 75%, which is 21 out of 30.
Do I get a certificate?
You will receive a Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) upon successfully completing the course.
This award is fully recognised nationally within the UK by all regulators, professional associations, and insurance companies.
We will send you a hard copy by post, along with an e-certificate electronically for your records.
CPDG Limited is an approved center for Highfield Qualifications. All of our courses are externally quality assured by Highfield Qualifications.
How long does it take ?
The course is usually delivered over 3 full face to face training days.
The total qualification time is 18 hours.
Other info
- Refreshments and lunch will sadly not be provided.
- Please bring a pen or pencil; all other materials, including full-colour course notes and training equipment, will be supplied.
- All participants must be ready to give and receive simulated first aid during the training.
- If you are fasting for religious or other reasons, you must inform the tutor before the course begins.
- Free downloadable first aid resources are available HERE.
- The qualification is valid for 3 years.