First Aid at Work

Course Overview:

This course will give you a level of competence for first aid skills that meet the requirements for the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981.

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

understand the role of the first aider;
recognise and act upon first aid situations;
administer (CPR) cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
administer first aid to a casualty with minor injuries; and receive
free annual updates to keep knowledge and practice current and safe (2 will be needed between re-validation of your first aid at work qualification).

Entry Requirements:

You need to be a minimum of 16 years of age;
Do not hold a valid first at work qualification;
This is an interactive course which requires the student to participate in physical activity.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this.

Course Delivery:

This 18 hour course consists of

practical sessions;
supporting information, and
an assessment (multi-choice questions and practical first aid exam).

Progression Opportunities:

There are many progression opportunities for the candidates depending on what they want to go on to do. Among the options are defibrillator training and paramedic training.

Additional Information:

This course is accredited by STA and HSE recommend a yearly update.

The First Aid at Work certificate is valid for 36 months. (Revalidation must take place before the expiry date of the current certificate; candidates will not be accepted on to a refresher course if the certificate is expired).

Contact:

01792 284400

First Aid at Work STA Level 2