First Aid

First Aid Training

This course covers all aspects of first aid situations in the workplace including CPR, recovery position, legal duties and responsibilities etc. as per HSE requirements for first aiders in the workplace.

• Format: 3 day tutor led, class based course

First Aid Refresher

This refresher course enables first aiders to remain up to date and current in relation to first aid at work requirements/responsibilities. Candidates must have already completed their first aid at work course. This course is usually undertaken towards the end of the three-year validity of the first aid at work certificate.

• Format: Two days 

Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (EFAW)

This course covers emergency situations in the workplace only and responsibilities of the role – this course does not result in the candidates being fully qualified first aiders.

• Format: One day.

Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

This course covers the following topics: safety and assessment of an emergency situation, recognition and treatment of an unconscious casualty, identification of causes, recognition of heart problems, chain of survival, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), familiarisation with and operation of the AED.

• Format: Half day. Assessment is ongoing throughout the delivery.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

The purpose of the unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. (CPR, choking etc., and basic first aid treatments)

• Format: 1 day (6 hours) or 2 x 3 hour sessions within a maximum 4 week period.

Paediatric First Aid

The purpose of the unit is for the learner to attain knowledge and practical competencies required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations. (as above with additional first aid management of emergencies such as asthma, diabetes, severe allergic reactions etc.)

• Format: 2 days (12 hours) or  4 x 3 hour sessions within a maximum 7 week period.

Further qualifications

Enquire about our other courses:

• Moving and assisting – full course and refresher
• Personal care
• Extended personal care

For further information on this course and its start dates contact corporate@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 581 2121 .