Emergency First Aid at Work - One Day Training

Small organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000 are eligible to attend this 6-hour accredited course. It is recommended for those who work in a low-risk environment (office, gym, retail etc.). No prior knowledge of the topic is required. Upon successful completion, each student is awarded with a HSE recognised certificate which is valid for 3 years.

Employers’ legal duties

The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. These regulations apply to all workplaces, including those with less than five employees and to the self employed. Read more about the regulations on the government website. First aid regulations relating to the workplace will be covered as part of the course.  

Programme

The 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course covers the following subjects:

• Role of a First Aider
• Priorities of First Aid
• Managing an Incident
• Causes and care of the unconscious casualty
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Bleeding and Shock
• Choking
• Burns and Scalds
• Manage the Transportation of a Casualty
• Record Keeping & Accident Reporting
• Practical demonstration and use of an AED

Important information:

• Attendees should not be expected to be on duty. 
• Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.
• This training is for staff and volunteers for Kensington & Chelsea Voluntary and Community organisations.
• There is only 1 place per organisation as spaces are limited. Only small organisations with an income below £250,00 are eligible to attend.
• Priority will be give to an organisation that has not previously attended a first aid training session.
• Please arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start.
• Please bring a notepad and pen if you would like to take notes.

This training is for representatives of local voluntary and community organisations operating in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. It is not open to members of the public.

Terms and Conditions

By booking you are confirming acceptance of our Terms and Conditions. 

Cancellation and punctuality 

If, on consecutive occasions, you arrive late, leave early or fail to attend without providing prior notice at least 3 working days in advance of an event start time, a temporary bar will be enforced on your organisation for a period of 6 months.