Gain the confidence and practical skills to respond quickly and effectively in an emergency with this Emergency First Aid at Work training course. Designed for workplaces across the UK, this one day programme equips learners with essential life saving knowledge to manage incidents ranging from minor injuries through to serious medical emergencies.
Ideal for businesses looking to meet Health and Safety Executive requirements, this course supports organisations in creating a safer working environment while ensuring staff are prepared to act when it matters most. Whether you work in an office, retail setting, school, construction site, or care environment, having trained first aiders on site can make a critical difference.
This hands on course combines expert instruction with real life scenarios, giving learners the skills to assess emergency situations, provide immediate care, and support a casualty until professional help arrives. From performing CPR to managing bleeding, burns, and shock, participants develop the confidence to step in and take control during high pressure situations.
What this course offers
Delivered over a full day, this practical training covers the core principles of workplace first aid and prepares learners to manage a wide range of incidents. Participants will build a strong understanding of their role as a first aider, including legal responsibilities, reporting procedures, and maintaining a safe environment.
Key areas of learning include how to assess a casualty, respond to unconscious patients, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and safely use an automated external defibrillator. The course also covers choking response, wound care, burns, and recognising signs of shock or serious illness.
By focusing on realistic workplace scenarios, learners leave with practical skills they can immediately apply, helping to reduce risk, improve response times, and support the wellbeing of colleagues and customers alike.
Why this training matters
Workplace accidents and sudden illness can happen at any time, and having trained first aiders available is an essential part of any health and safety strategy. This course helps organisations meet their legal duties while empowering individuals to act quickly and confidently in an emergency.
Completing Emergency First Aid at Work training not only improves safety standards but also builds a culture of responsibility and preparedness within the workplace. It ensures that employees are ready to respond, potentially saving lives and preventing situations from escalating.
Course benefits
Learn essential life saving first aid skills for the workplace
Gain confidence in handling emergency situations
Understand legal responsibilities and workplace compliance
Develop practical skills including CPR and defibrillator use
Improve health and safety standards across your organisation
Receive a recognised first aid certificate valid for workplace requirements
Certification and progression
On successful completion, learners receive a recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, typically valid for three years. Regular refresher training is recommended to maintain skills and ensure continued confidence in emergency response.
