First Aid at Work is the industry-recognised qualification for designated first aiders in medium to higher-hazard workplaces and environments.
- Sits on the Pre-Hospital Medical Emergency (PHEM) framework at Level B and Search and Rescue (SAR) Module 1
- Meets legal and health and safety requirements for first aid provision in the workplace
- Focuses on preserving life, preventing conditions from worsening and promoting recovery until professional help arrives
- Three days of comprehensive training covering 18 hours of guided learning
Who is this award for?
Designated staff or volunteers in larger workplaces or medium to higher-hazard environments, including the coast, inland waterways, construction and manufacturing. If your workplace has a legal or health and safety requirement for a qualified first aider on site, this is the qualification to meet it.
What is covered during the award?
First Aid at Work provides a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge needed to provide immediate and effective assistance to an injured or unwell colleague or community member. At its core is a focus on:
- On-scene risk management and calling for help effectively
- CPR for adults, children and infants, and confident use of a defibrillator (AED) including pad placement and prompts
- Patient survey, communication and casualty care
- Managing a broad range of medical emergencies including drowning, spinal injuries, head injuries, chest pains, stroke, seizures, shock, allergic reaction, asthma, choking, fainting, unresponsiveness and low blood sugar
- Maritime bites and stings, hot and cold injuries, burns and scalds, eye injuries, poisoning and chemical injury
- Impact and collision injuries, bone, muscle and joint injuries
- Minor, severe and life-threatening bleeding
- Mental wellbeing and post-incident care and reporting
- Patient handover to emergency services and the recovery position
How is the assessment completed?
Assessment is completed through a combination of practical assessments and written assessments across the three days of training.
Is prior experience required for this award?
No prior first aid experience is required. This course is designed to take designated first aiders from first principles through to a comprehensive and workplace-recognised level of competence across three days of training.
