First Aid at Work Course, Nationwide

A comprehensive First Aid at Work course covering a wide range of workplace emergencies, designed to ensure full HSE compliance. Delivered over three days, it provides practical training to confidently manage serious injuries and medical conditions in various work environments.

Key Details

• Course duration: 18 hours (3 days)
• Group size: Up to 12 candidates
• Format: In-person practical training
• Certificate: PDF certificate included
• Course materials: First aid manual provided

Key Skills

• Administer first aid for fractures, spinal injuries, chest injuries, burns, and eye injuries
• Manage anaphylactic shock and sudden poisoning
• Recognise and treat major illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, and diabetes
• Perform CPR and use AEDs effectively in complex emergencies
• Accurately record and report incidents

What to Expect

Over the course of three days, participants will engage in detailed training following HSE guidelines, expanding on Emergency First Aid at Work topics with additional coverage of serious injuries and illnesses. Practical sessions include treatment of fractures, spinal injuries, burns, eye trauma, chest injuries, and managing conditions like stroke, heart attack, and severe allergic reactions. Training is a blend of instructor-led teaching, hands-on practice, and realistic scenarios designed to build competence and confidence.

High-quality training aids, such as Bluetooth-enabled manikins providing real-time CPR feedback, are used alongside bandaging and casualty handling exercises. Emphasis is placed on assessing emergencies accurately, delivering appropriate care safely, and communicating effectively during incidents. Upon successful completion, candidates receive a recognised PDF certificate and comprehensive course materials for ongoing reference.

Optional Extras

• FAW Requalification – A focused 12-hour, 2-day refresher course to maintain certification, including books and PDF certificates.
• FAW Refresher – A 3-hour annual update session to reinforce key skills and boost confidence, with PDF certificates provided.

Location

Courses can be delivered at your workplace or arranged at a local venue suited to your group’s requirements, with travel fees applied depending on distance. This flexible approach accommodates businesses across sectors such as construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and office settings throughout the UK.

Training venues must meet safety and accessibility standards and provide sufficient space for practical activities. Any costs related to venue hire or travel are communicated prior to booking, ensuring clear expectations and smooth organisation.

Prerequisites

No prior first aid experience is required. The course welcomes beginners as well as those renewing expired certification. Comfortable clothing is recommended due to the practical elements, including CPR practice on the floor and casualty handling. All necessary materials and equipment are provided.

Why Choose Us

Led by an instructor with over 20 years of NHS paramedic experience and academic teaching credentials, training is practical, clear, and relevant to real workplace emergencies. Instruction is tailored to the needs of each group to maximise engagement and skill retention.

Advanced training technology such as Bluetooth-enabled manikins offers immediate feedback on CPR technique, helping participants develop precise and effective skills. All courses strictly follow HSE and Resuscitation Council UK standards, delivering compliant and high-quality first aid training designed to prepare teams confidently for emergency situations.