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Emergency First Aid at Work

6 Hours

Level: All Levels

Category: First Aid

Course description

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle medical emergencies and provide first aid in the workplace. This course covers essential first aid techniques, enabling individuals to respond effectively to injuries and illnesses until professional medical help arrives.

Participants will learn how to assess and manage a range of emergency situations, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), choking, bleeding, and shock. The course also includes training on how to use first aid equipment, recognize symptoms of common workplace injuries, and implement emergency response procedures. Emphasis is placed on maintaining calm, acting efficiently, and ensuring the safety of both the injured person and the responder.

By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with practical first aid skills and the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations, contributing to a safer workplace environment.

Upcoming Courses
14 Feb – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Portslade, East Sussex
27 Feb – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Epsom, Surrey
6 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Staines, Surrey
13 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Redhill, Surrey
14 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Portslade, East Sussex
20 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Guildford, Surrey 
21 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Portslade, East Sussex
27 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Weybridge, Surrey 
27 Mar – 9:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Woking, Surrey 

Dates

Delivery

The qualification meets the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements for training first aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment. It will also ensure your first-aiders are approved to deliver first aid for 3 years, after which they will need to retake the course.


Topics Include:

  • Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
  • How to assess an incident
  • Recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness
  • First aid skills in CPR and use of an AED
  • Assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis

Enhance Your Skills

Unlocking new skills can significantly boost your career and personal growth. Our courses offer invaluable benefits beyond professional advancement.

Build Confidence

Gain the confidence to assist others during challenging times.

Unlock Opportunities

Access fulfilling careers that make a tangible difference in people's lives.

Foster Connections

Develop a strong sense of purpose and belonging in both your personal and professional spheres.

Further Information

Functional Skills UK are supporting our communities employability by integrating essential numeracy skills into various vocational courses using the Multiply initiative. A key offering is the Multiply – Emergency First Aid at Work course, which combines a Level 3 accredited First Aid qualification with practical maths skills, making it accessible and free for a wider audience.

Our learning content is co-designed with employers, targeting specific sector requirements and essential knowledge. This approach fosters an interest in numeracy, encourages progression to formal learning, and helps you understand numbers and maths in practical contexts such as calculating areas on building sites, understanding ratios in emergency situations, and more.

What our participants say

We offer a variety of courses including Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT, apprenticeships, short courses, and e-learning programs.

Yes, many of our courses are available online, providing flexibility for learners to study at their own pace.

Our courses are open to both young people and adults seeking to improve their essential skills for employment and everyday life.

Yes, we provide funding options for both employed and unemployed individuals to support their education and skill development.

You can reach us by phone at 01273 526996 or email us at info@functionalskillsuk.com. Our office is located at Gordon Mews, Sussex Functional Skills Centre, Unit 2, Gordon Close, Portslade, Brighton BN41 1HU, United Kingdom.

Check Your Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria:

✓ Aged 19 or over

✓ Living in England 

✓ Lived in the UK or EU/EEA for the last 3 years

✓ Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one

Please note: London, West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester, South Yorkshire, Bristol, and Bath are not funded via online enrolment. 

Any questions?

Please reach out to us if you have any questions. 

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