Course description

First aid is a critical component of workplace safety. This awareness course provides learners with the knowledge to understand their role in responding to medical emergencies, assisting injured colleagues, and following established workplace first aid procedures. It is designed for all employees and serves as an ideal introduction or refresher for supporting a safe working environment.

Injuries and medical emergencies can happen at any time. Without basic first aid awareness, even minor incidents can escalate quickly. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure appropriate first aid arrangements are in place, and employees should understand how to act calmly and effectively in an emergency.

This course, developed by qualified first aid trainers at SEITECH International, provides a clear overview of the responsibilities of first aiders and appointed persons, and outlines key procedures for managing common incidents such as cuts, burns, shock, fainting, and unconsciousness.

It aligns with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

What will i learn?

• Understand the importance of first aid in the workplace
• Identify roles and responsibilities of appointed persons and first aiders
• Recognise common workplace injuries and emergencies
• Apply the DR ABC approach to emergency situations
• Demonstrate awareness of basic response steps for bleeding, shock, and unconsciousness
• Understand how to place someone in the recovery position
• Know when and how to call emergency services (999)
• Identify the contents and correct use of a first aid kit
• Support workplace compliance with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
• Promote a proactive and prepared safety culture at work

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