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What You Need To Know About a First Aider Course

Completing a first aider course can save lives by equipping your employees with the skills and confidence to respond immediately to illnesses, injuries, or incidents, both in and out of the workplace. 

Course Duration

We offer a variety of first aid courses to suit different needs:

  • First Aid at Work: A comprehensive 3-day course designed for those working in hazardous environments to become qualified first aiders.
  • Emergency First Aid: A basic one-day training suitable for low-risk work environment
  • First Aid at Work Requalification: A 2-day course for those renewing their First Aid at Work certification.
  • Mental Health First Aid: A 2-day course providing the tools and knowledge to become a qualified mental health first aider.

Pediatric First Aid for Infants and Children

  • Pediatric first aid is crucial for anyone caring for infants and children. It covers essential skills to handle emergencies.
  • Pediatric first aid 2 days ( 12 hours course) training ensures you can provide immediate care, potentially saving a child’s life.
  • BLS
  • Others

Our classroom-delivered first aid courses as follows:

  • First Aid at Work
  • Emergency First Aid:  
  • First Aid at Work Requalification:  
  • Pediatric first aid BLS 
  • Others 

We also offer in-house training at your site or a chosen venue. For a quote, please provide details such as course name, location, dates, and number of delegates. Contact us  

For eLearning courses:

  • First Aid at Work eLearning
  • Emergency First Aid eLearning 

Our Mental Health First Aid courses are available both in the classroom and online: 

  • Mental Health First Aid Classroom
  • Mental Health First Aid Online
  • Pediatric First Aid 

Certification Duration

First aid certificates are valid for three years, except the First Aid at Work Requalification certificate, which is valid for three years and 28 days. 

How to Get a First Aid Certificate 

Complete one of our first aid training courses. View upcoming courses on The Learning Web or enquire about in-house training. 

How Many First Aiders Are Required in a Workplace?

The number of first aiders required depends on your workplace environment: 

Low Hazard Environment:

  • Fewer than 25 employees: At least one appointed person
  • 25-50 employees: At least one first-aider trained in Emergency First Aid at Work
  • More than 50 employees:  One first-aider trained in First Aid at Work for every 100 employees

High Hazard Environment:

  • Fewer than 5 employees: At least one appointed person
  • 5-50 employees: One first-aider trained in Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work (depending on potential injuries)
  • More than 50 employees: One first-aider trained in First Aid at Work for every 50 employees 

What Should Be in a First Aid Kit at Work?

A first aid kit’s contents should be based on a first aid assessment. Employers are responsible for arranging or conducting this assessment to determine necessary personnel, equipment, and facilities. 

While there isn’t a mandatory list, a suggested minimum stock for low-risk environments includes: 

  • General first aid guidance leaflet
  • Two sterile eye pads
  • 20 assorted sterile plasters
  • Four individually wrapped triangular bandages
  • Six safety pins
  • Two large, sterile, unmedicated wound dressings
  • Six medium-sized, sterile, unmedicated wound dressings
  • At least three pairs of disposable gloves 

Interested in our first aid courses? Contact us today to learn more and ensure your workplace is prepared for any emergency. 

Enroll Now

If you’re interested in booking a first aid course for yourself or your employees, contact us to get started. Enhance your skills and ensure a safer environment for everyone. 

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