Course Duration:

24 contact hours

Course Level:

This certificate course is considered the "gold standard" in first aid education in the U.K. It qualifies the holder to act as a Statutory "First Aider" in the workplace, subject to appointment by their employer. There is a blend of theory, which is integrated into the principles and practice of first aid. No previous knowledge is required for this course.

Course Content:

l Treatment & control of bleeding and shock 

l Transportation of casualties

l Treatment to bones, muscles and joints

l Personal hygiene in treating wounds

Training Methods:

l Prepared OHP acetates 

l Demonstrations

l Plenary group work

l Brainstorming

l Video viewing

Course Outcomes:

Statutory First Aider competent to assess, treat and follow up situations covered in the course content.

Assessment Methods:

l Continuous assessment by your course Trainer

l Assessment at the end of your course (knowledge and skills)

Certificate Accreditation:

Statutory First Aider Certificate, issued by First Aid Training, an organisation approved by the Health & Safety Executive to conduct statutory first aid education and assessment programmes under the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations. The Certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue (the final date of the course).

If a candidate 

Further study options:

l First Aid at Work (Requalification) Certificate between within the validity of the Certificate. If the course is undertaken within the final three months of it's validity, the unexpired time is taken into account. 

l AED Training

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