First Aid
One day courses
Who Requires this qualification?
This qualification is specifically for those individuals who are to become an emergency first-aider in the workplace. This one-day qualification meets the requirements of both the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.
Why a Highfield qualification?
Highfield is the leading provider of regulated compliance qualifications in the UK, certificating over 350,000 learners a year. We’re extremely proud to be a Highfield-approved centre and offer industry-recognised qualifications that will enhance your career prospects.
Before I am able to join the course, What qualifications do I need?
We recommend learners are a minimum of 14 years of age. However, The tutor will also need to make a decision
on whether or not you are physically capable of completing the practical assessment. It is also advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in English.
| Unit Reference | Unit Title | Level | GLH | Credit |
| D/616/0271 | Emergency First Aid in the Workplace | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Modules
Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will | The learner can |
| 1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider | 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid |
| 2. Be able to assess an incident | 2.1 Conduct a scene survey 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary |
| 3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty | 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure |
| 4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking | 4.1 Identify when choking is: • Mild • severe 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking |
| 5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding | 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding 5.2 Demonstrate how to control external bleeding |
| 6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock | 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock |
| 7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries | 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: • small cuts • grazes • bruises • small splinters 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds. |
What Certification will I receive?
On successful completion of the course, delegates will be awarded a recognised certificate in the workplace “Emergency First Aid at Work” (EFAW) which is valid for three years from the date of issue.