Emergency First Aid at Work Course

When it comes to selecting an Emergency First Aid at Work course provider, St John Ambulance Cymru is the gold standard in Wales. In the UK, St John Ambulance is one of the voluntary aid societies (VAS) recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as standard setters for first aid training, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. As such, we do not require external accreditation through an awarding organisation. In addition, income generated from our courses helps fund the vital community work we deliver across Wales.

This training is suitable for small, low risk workplaces. To determine whether this course is appropriate for your organisation, you should complete a first aid needs assessment. Low risk environments typically include small offices and conference venues, where employees are not engaged in physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting or operating vehicles and machinery. Instead, work is generally office based, involving desk work. However, accidents and medical emergencies can still occur in low risk workplaces. For example, a colleague may suffer a heart attack, stroke, or head injury following a fall. In situations like these, having someone trained in Emergency First Aid at Work can be vital.

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course takes one day to complete. This is a Level 2 course that teaches delegates the relevant first aid procedures needed to provide appropriate first aid and basic life support to someone who is injured or becomes unwell in the workplace. Our 3-day First Aid at Work course provides more comprehensive training than Emergency First Aid at Work. On the 3-day course, delegates will learn the skills needed to provide initial care for a wider range of injuries and illnesses, including minor injuries. This is why it is recognised as a Level 3 qualification.

There is no straightforward answer to this question, and the number of emergency first aiders required will depend on the needs of your business. That being said, if there are between 25-50 employees in a low risk environment, you will need at least one fully trained Emergency First Aider. If your business has more than 50 employees, it is recommended that you have at least one employee trained in First Aid at Work for every 100 members of staff.

You will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate after successfully completing this course. This certificate is valid for 3 years and will enable a delegate to be the Emergency First Aider for a business. After 3 years, your certificate will expire. When this happens you will need to retake the course. This will enable you to continue to provide first aid provisions at work. It is always a good idea to refresh your first aid skills to guarantee your lifesaving abilities are up to date.

It is not possible to study this Emergency First Aid at Work course online. This is because first aid certification for this course cannot be achieved through online training. The HSE mandates a set number of face-to-face training hours, as well as sufficient time to practise the techniques you will learn in the presence of a qualified instructor. Be extremely wary of any provider claiming to offer an online-only Emergency First Aid at Work training course, as you may be spending money on training that is not suitable for your business.

We have training centres across Wales where we teach this first aid course. We can also provide this training course on your premises if there are six or more employees that need to be trained. Send us an enquiry today, or alternatively use our search function to find a course date appropriate for you.