Emergency First Aid at Work (1 Day)
Overview
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for lower-risk workplaces where a risk assessment has identified the need for staff to hold essential first aid and life-saving skills. This training gives learners the confidence and practical ability to respond effectively to common workplace emergencies, including injuries, sudden illness, and life-threatening situations.
This Emergency First Aid at Work course meets the requirements of the HSE Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and follows the Approved Code of Practice L74 for qualifying workplace first aiders. As a result, employers can meet their legal obligations while ensuring staff receive recognised and compliant first aid training.
Training is delivered by specialist first aid instructors with real-world experience. Learners take part in hands-on practice, realistic scenarios, and clear demonstrations using up-to-date teaching methods. Therefore, staff improve knowledge retention, build confidence, and feel prepared to act quickly and safely in an emergency.
Overall, this Emergency First Aid at Work course supports safer workplaces by equipping staff with the skills needed to protect colleagues, visitors, and members of the public when it matters most.
What You Will Learn
The content of this course provides basic lifesaving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering the following:
- The role of the First Aider
- Health and safety (first aid) regulations
- Resuscitation (adult CPR)
- Communication and casualty care
- Seizures (adult)
- Bleeding (minor and severe)
- Shock
- Burns
- Unresponsive casualty
- Choking (adult)
- Defibrillator pad placement
- Defibrillator prompts and how to respond to prompts.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised & accredited qualification valid for 3 years.
Related Courses
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge further, you might also be interested in our First Aid at Work qualification, which can also be delivered using our blended learning approach.
We can also tailor this course to include you industry specific related injuries, as well as offer add on subjects such as life threatening bleeding.
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
