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First Aid at Work Initial

Course Summary

Accreditation: Rescue2

Duration: 3 days

Validity: 3 years

Purpose: To provide the delegate with the necessary competence and confidence to act as a First Aider at Work.

Applications: For anyone who will be a First Aider in the workplace.

Location: Delivered at Rescue2’s Poling, West Sussex training facility or on site nationwide.

Course Overview

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the most comprehensive first aid training for the workplace. It covers various CPR and first aid skills and equips first aiders with the knowledge to apply first aid to specific injuries and illnesses.

Accreditation & Duration

Accreditation: Rescue2

Duration: 3 Days

Valid For: 3 Years

Who is this course for?

This comprehensive 3 day first aid at work course is for people intending to act as a First Aider at Work. The course is designed to provide the First Aider with the skills necessary to give effective life support including instruction on the safe use of AED, diagnose and treat injuries and illness and maintain care and comfort of the casualty. With an emphasis on dealing with life threatening situations and keeping the casualty alive until professional help arrives.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will have a greater understanding of the theoretical and practical application of first aid techniques in the workplace to a suitable standard.

Delivery Method Summary

Rescue2 Training Centre – Poling, West Sussex
On site delivery for companies UK wide
Group bookings and bespoke training available

Delivered by Rescue2 trainers with decades of front line emergency service and technical rescue experience.

Fully aligned with UK Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and City & Guilds standards.
Recognised City & Guilds qualification accepted across UK industry sectors.

Delivered under Rescue2’s ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified quality and safety management systems.

Training delivered from Poling, West Sussex, serving clients nationwide, including London, the South East, the Midlands, and Northern England.

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Quick Stats

Min/Max Delegates
1 -
12
Course Duration
3 Days
Price (ex VAT, per person)
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Learning Outcomes

To give delegates the information and practical training to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs at work

To administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively

To administer first aid promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded or bleeding

To recognise a casualty suffering a minor illness or injury, any cardiovascular conditions, seizures, burns and anaphylaxis

To recognise a casualty suffering with fractures, soft tissue injuries and dislocations.

To recognise when additional medical assistance is required and to facilitate this by calling an ambulance or transporting the casualty

To record details in the accident book and other company specific recording procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for individuals required to act as a First Aider in the workplace. It is suitable across all industries where a designated person is needed to respond to incidents and provide immediate care.

No prior experience is required. The course provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to respond safely and effectively to workplace emergencies.

Delegates will be able to assess emergency situations, perform CPR, use an AED, and provide first aid for a range of injuries and illnesses, including unconscious casualties, bleeding, fractures, burns, seizures and anaphylaxis.

The qualification is valid for three years. Refresher training is recommended before expiry to maintain competence and confidence.

Training can be delivered at Rescue2’s facility in Poling, West Sussex, or on-site at your premises nationwide, depending on your requirements.

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Rescue2 works all over the UK. Location is not a problem for us and we can provide teams for smaller one day projects, and larger teams for complex contracts lasting months at a time.