First Aid at Work (Blended)
First aid provision is a legal requirement in most workplaces, and for higher-risk environments, the First Aid at Work qualification is the recognised standard. This comprehensive course equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively to a wide range of first aid emergencies.
Delivered through a blended learning model, the course includes 6 hours of guided online study, completed in advance via our awarding organisation’s secure portal, and 12 hours of face-to-face classroom training with a qualified instructor.
This approach allows learners to cover theoretical knowledge flexibly online, before developing practical first aid skills in a hands-on, instructor-led setting. The course meets all requirements outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for workplace first aid training.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this First Aid at Work (Blended) course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider.
- Assess an incident and carry out a primary survey.
- Manage an unresponsive casualty, including placing them in the recovery position.
- Perform adult CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) confidently.
- Provide first aid for choking, bleeding, burns, and fractures.
- Recognise and respond to seizures, strokes, heart attacks, and anaphylaxis.
- Administer first aid for shock, including hypovolaemic and anaphylactic shock.
- Manage minor injuries including cuts, grazes, sprains, and eye injuries.
- Recognise signs and provide care for a wide range of medical conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and fainting.
- Maintain accurate incident records and hand over to emergency services appropriately.
- Follow infection prevention protocols and ensure safe, hygienic practice.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and support of a casualty while awaiting further help.
Course Format
This is a blended learning course, consisting of:
- 6 guided learning hours online, completed via our awarding organisation’s secure learning portal (self-paced, to be completed before practical training)
- 12 hours of in-person practical training, typically delivered over two consecutive days with a qualified trainer
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a First Aid at Work Certificate, valid for three years. This qualification is fully compliant with HSE requirements and suitable for meeting first aid obligations under health and safety legislation.
