Training Courses

First Aid at Work

About the course

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the workplace. The course will give you the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies and complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations.

Course Duration

Three days (18 hours)

How will this help?

A full risk assessment will inform you of the level of first aid cover your organisation requires. This qualification satisfies all regulatory requirements.

What will you learn?

• Role of the first aider
• Health & Safety (first aid) regulations
• Managing an emergency
• Low blood sugar
• Communication and casualty care
• Poisoning
• Asthma
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Bleeding
• Seizures
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Severe allergic reaction
• Burns and scalds
• Shock
• Chest pains
• Stroke
• Choking
• Eye injuries
• Fainting
• Treatment of an unresponsive casualty
• Basic defibrillator training (AED)

How is it assessed

Previously, students who attended our first aid courses were required to pass a final practical assessment. This has been replaced with continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.

Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2). So whilst we are often able to provide support to people who for example do not have English as a first language, our ability to do so is limited by the time available and the number of people who require assistance, although we may be able to make special arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact us if you need any guidance.

Certification

Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance (NI) certificate, valid for three years.

All successful candidates on this course get their first Annual Refresher training (3 hour course) FREE.

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First Aid at Work Requalification

About the Course

The First Aid at Work Requalification training course updates the first aid skills of those who need to renew their First Aid at Work certificate.

The HSE strongly recommends that you requalify within a month of your certificate expiring.

Course Duration

Two days

Who should attend?

This course is for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work certificate.

What you will learn

The course aims to update and refresh your knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus, while allowing time for revision and practice sessions in preparation for a written assessment.

Course content

This course covers the contents of the three-day First Aid at Work course in two days. Students will requalify for the three-day course.

How is it assessed?

Previously, students who attended our first aid courses needed to pass a final practical assessment. This has been replaced with continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.

Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2). Whilst we are often able to provide support to people who for example do not have English as a first language, our ability to do so is limited by the time available and the number of people who require assistance, although we may be able to make special arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact us if you need any guidance.

Certification

Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance (NI) certificate, valid for three years.

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Emergency First Aid at Work

About the Course

This 1 day course (previously called appointed persons) will help you meet statutory requirements if a risk assessment indicates that first aid training covering emergency protocols only is sufficient for your workplace.

Course Duration

One day

Who should attend?

This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid and is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments.

What you will learn

Basic life saving first aid and workplace health and safety regulations, covering:

• Bleeding – minor
• Bleeding – severe
• Burns
• Seizure
• Shock
• Primary survey
• Resuscitation (Adult)
• Role of the first aider
• Choking (Adult)
• Communication and casualty care

How is it assessed?

Written assessment and continuous observation by the trainer.

Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2). So whilst we are often able to provide support to people who for example do not have English as a first language, our ability to do so is limited by the time available and the number of people who require assistance, although we may be able to make special arrangements if requested in advance. Please contact us if you need any guidance.

Certification

Successful candidates receive a St John Ambulance (NI) certificate, valid for three years.

All successful candidates on this course get their first annual refresher training (3 hour course) at HALF PRICE.

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First Aid Annual Refresher

About the Course

Employers are legally required to ensure their first aiders are competent and maintain their skills throughout the 3 years in which their certificates are valid. A person's competence will decline over time if skills they have been taught are not used regularly.

This three-hour refresher course provides first aiders with an opportunity to practise and update their skills as a qualified first aider, at any time while their first aid certificate is valid.

The HSE strongly recommends that you attend a refresher session once every year during this three year period.

Course Duration

Three hours

Who should attend?

This course is for people holding a current First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.

What will you learn?

This session builds on your expertise and confidence by involving you in realistic situations with simulated casualties. Candidates will practise first aid in practical, hands-on scenario sessions.

Assessment and certification

Continuous assessment by trainer. The course does not renew first aid certificates or extend the validity period of certificates.

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