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First Aid in the Workplace Course Online
£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
- Assured by RoSPA Qualifications
- Certified by CPD
- Audio voiceover
- Approximate course duration 2 hours
- Downloadable certificate on completion
- 100% online training
- No time limits
Our First Aid in the Workplace course provides essential online training to help you recognise emergency medical situations and know what to do when someone is injured or becomes ill at work. You’ll learn the actions to take – and what to avoid – before a qualified First-Aider or professional medical help arrives.
Give yourself and your staff the knowledge and confidence to respond to common workplace emergencies. This First Aid in the Workplace online course covers a range of first aid situations and the practical steps you can take when an incident occurs.
The First Aid in the Workplace training takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. You can work through the course online at your own pace and take the assessment when you feel ready.
Why is First Aid in the Workplace training important?
Accidents and sudden illness can happen in any workplace. Basic first aid knowledge can help employees act quickly and provide appropriate assistance while waiting for further help.
Learn more about the importance of First Aid in the Workplace training and find answers to common questions about first aid at work.
Important: This online First Aid in the Workplace course provides first aid awareness training. It does not qualify you as a workplace First-Aider or Emergency First-Aider. If you require a recognised workplace first aid qualification, view HSE guidance on choosing a first aid training provider.
Who should take First Aid in the Workplace training?
Our First Aid in the Workplace training is suitable for employees who want to develop essential first aid knowledge and learn how to respond to common medical emergencies at work. No previous first aid knowledge or experience is required.
The online course is particularly suitable for staff working in lower-risk environments such as offices, shops, restaurants and other workplaces where employees would benefit from a basic understanding of first aid.
Accidents and sudden illness can happen in any workplace. Providing employees with basic first aid knowledge can give them greater confidence to act quickly, provide appropriate assistance and support a casualty while waiting for a qualified First-Aider or professional medical help to arrive.
Course accreditation and assurance
Our First Aid in the Workplace course has been assured by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents as providing up-to-date, quality and content-approved training.
The training course also complies with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and is accredited by the CPD Certification Service.
What will you learn on this First Aid in the Workplace course?
At the end of the First Aid in the Workplace course you will be able to describe:
- What is meant by the term First Aid.
- The role of a first-aider.
- First Aid requirements, duties and responsibilities in the workplace.
- Lifesaving techniques – the recovery position, CPR and AEDs.
- The signs and danger of shock.
- How to deal with minor injuries.
- How to deal with severe bleeding and blood loss.
- Choking and how to deal with a choking emergency.
- Burns and how to deal with them.
- The purpose of the Primary Survey and what it entails.
Example First Aid in the Workplace course pages
Here are some example pages from our First Aid in the Workplace course. The training is designed to be clear, practical and easy to follow, with well-organised content that helps learners understand and remember essential first aid information.
(Click on the example screens below to view)
What does the First Aid in the Workplace course cover?
The online course contains the following 10 topics:
1 – First-aid workplace requirements
The first topic is about first aid requirements in the workplace. It outlines the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and describes the minimum first aid provision at work. You will learn about what needs to be in a first aid box. The topic also covers RIDDOR and identifies when you need to report injuries and illness.
2 – The Recovery Position
The second topic is about the recovery position. The topic defines the term ‘unresponsive’ and explains how to check a person’s level of responsiveness. You will learn about the importance of the recovery position and how you place a casualty in this position.
3 – Resuscitation (CPR)
The third topic is about CPR. You will learn how to give chest compressions and rescue breaths in the correct ratio. You will also learn when to stop CPR.
4 – Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Topic 4 is about AEDs. You will learn about when and how to use AEDs.
5 – Shock
Topic 5 is about shock. It outlines common causes and the signs of shock. You will also learn how to deal with anaphylaxis and what to do if you suspect a casualty is suffering from shock.
6 – Choking
Topic 6 is about choking. The topic explains why you might not realise a casualty is choking. You will learn about the sequence of actions to take if you think someone is choking. The topic also covers when to summon the emergency services and what to do if the casualty becomes unresponsive.
7 – Minor injuries
Topic 7 shows you how to deal with minor bleeding, nosebleeds and bruising.
8 – Burns and Scalds
Topic 8 is about burns and scalds. The topic identifies the layers of the skin and identifies different types of burn. You will learn how to differentiate between superficial and serious burns. The topic covers first aid for burns, when the casualty should visit A&E, and how to deal with electrical and chemical burns.
9 – Severe bleeding and major blood loss
Topic 9 is about severe bleeding. You will learn how to slow or stop bleeding until professional help arrives. The topic explains what to do if there is an object embedded in a wound and how to use a tourniquet. The topic also covers the action to take if there has been an amputation.
10 – The Primary Survey
Finally, the last topic is about the Primary Survey. You will learn about when to do the Primary Survey and the sequence of steps that make up the survey. The topic also explains when to carry out a Secondary Survey.
How is the First Aid in the Workplace course assessed?
Once you have completed the 10 course topics, you can take the online assessment. Questions are selected from our question banks and can vary between assessment attempts, making the course suitable for both initial and refresher training.
There is no limit on the number of assessment attempts, so you can retake it if needed. You’ll receive useful feedback on incorrect answers, helping you identify areas to revisit and improve your understanding before trying again.
First Aid in the Workplace course certificate
Once you have successfully completed the online First Aid in the Workplace course and passed the assessment, you can download and print your certificate straight away.
Your certificate provides a record of your successful course completion and includes the relevant accreditation and assurance logos.
How long is the First Aid in the Workplace certificate valid for?
Your First Aid in the Workplace training certificate does not have an expiry date. However, we recommend refreshing your training every 2 years to help keep your first aid knowledge up to date. The recommended renewal date will be shown on your certificate.
Course reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. This online First Aid in the Workplace course provides first aid awareness training and does not qualify you as a workplace First-Aider or Emergency First-Aider. If you require a recognised workplace first aid qualification, you should choose an appropriate practical training course from a suitable provider.
The course takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete. As the training is online, you can work through the course materials at a pace that suits you.
Yes. Once you have completed the course and successfully passed the online assessment, you can download and print your certificate straight away.
The training certificate does not have an expiry date. However, we recommend refreshing your training every 2 years to help keep your first aid knowledge up to date. A recommended renewal date will be shown on your certificate.
Yes. There is no limit on the number of assessment attempts. You’ll receive feedback on incorrect answers, helping you identify areas to revisit before trying again.
Which workplaces benefit from First Aid in the Workplace training?
First aid knowledge is valuable in every workplace, even in environments considered low risk. Accidents and sudden illness can happen at any time, so giving employees the knowledge to recognise an emergency and respond appropriately can help create a safer workplace.
Our First Aid in the Workplace training is suitable for employees across a wide range of sectors, including offices, retail, gyms, warehouses, hotels, restaurants and other working environments.
Why choose online First Aid in the Workplace training?
Online training offers a flexible and cost-effective way to give your staff essential first aid knowledge. Our First Aid in the Workplace course can be completed at a time and pace that suits each learner.
- Learn at your own pace: There are no fixed study times, so learners can work through the course materials and take the assessment when they feel ready.
- Consistent training: Every employee enrolled on the course receives the same clear and structured first aid training.
- No travel required: Complete the course online from any suitable location, saving the time and cost associated with travelling to classroom-based training.
- Cost-effective: At £17.50 per person, online training makes it more affordable to provide first aid awareness training to more members of staff.
- Flexible for employees: Staff can fit their training around work commitments rather than having to attend a course at a fixed time and location.
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£17.50 + £3.50 VAT
Discounts Available For Bulk Purchases
| No. of total licenses | % saving |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | - |
| 10 - 19 | 10% |
| 20 - 49 | 20% |
| 50 - 99 | 25% |
| 100 - 199 | 30% |
| 200 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 999 | 50% |
| 1000 + | 60% |
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