First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work equips employees with essential emergency response skills, including CPR, injury management, and risk assessment, ensuring workplace safety, swift accident reporting, and effective handling of medical incidents.

First Aid at Work
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Overview of First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work is a comprehensive training course designed to improve workplace safety and emergency response skills. It equips learners with essential first aid knowledge to handle injury, illness, and health incidents effectively. The course focuses on practical treatment, care, and rapid response in various workplace emergency situations today.

Module-based learning in First Aid at Work covers incident management, primary and secondary survey, and essential safety procedures. It builds confidence in emergency response, injury assessment, and workplace health protection. Learners gain practical skills in treatment, care, and quick decision-making for medical emergencies, fractures, burns, and environmental injuries at work.

This course also includes CPR, AED usage, choking treatment for infants, children, and adults, along with guidance on chronic medical diseases and legal framework for workplace first aid. It strengthens safety awareness, emergency response, and health protection, enabling effective care and treatment during critical injury situations in the workplace environment.

The course was audited and updated on: 17th May, 2026

Learning Outcomes of First Aid at Work

Certification

one education Certificate

After completing the First Aid at Work course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.

The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.

EXAMPLE - QLS Certificate 2020 1

Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate

Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £79, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.

Endorsement

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

Why Study This First Aid at Work Course?

Studying the First Aid at Work course equips learners with the essential knowledge to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. It builds confidence in handling injuries, sudden illnesses, and critical situations, ensuring timely and appropriate care in professional environments.

This course also strengthens awareness of health and safety responsibilities across different workplaces. Learners develop practical skills to assess incidents, provide immediate assistance, and support recovery while maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Course Duration

The First Aid at Work course has a total study time of 6 hours, 54 minutes. Learners can complete the programme at a flexible pace, allowing them to develop essential workplace first aid skills and emergency response knowledge while balancing study with other personal or professional commitments.

Requirements

The First Aid at Work course requirements are simple and suitable for all learners, including beginners in workplace safety. No prior medical experience is required, although an interest in emergency response, health and safety, and supporting others in workplace incidents is beneficial. The course is fully online, requiring only internet access and a digital device for flexible self-paced study.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a workplace training course that teaches how to respond to medical emergencies and injuries on the job.

It is intended for employees, supervisors, and designated workplace first aiders.

It covers CPR, bleeding, burns, fractures, choking, and handling emergency situations until help arrives.

No, it is suitable for beginners and first-time learners.

Many workplaces are required by law to have trained first aiders, depending on risk level and local regulations.

Most First Aid at Work certificates are valid for 3 years, after which refresher training is needed.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid
Introduction to Workplace First Aid 00:38:00
Module 02: Incident Management at Work
Incident Management at Work 00:31:00
Module 03: Primary & Secondary Survey
Primary & Secondary Survey 00:38:00
Module 04: Basics of First Aid
Basics of First Aid 00:35:00
Module 05: Chronic Medical Diseases
Chronic Medical Diseases 00:18:00
Module 06: Critical Injuries & Relevant Response
Critical Injuries & Relevant Response 00:23:00
Module 07: Environmental Injuries & Aid
Environmental Injuries & Aid 00:34:00
Module 08: Minor Injuries & Relevant Response
Minor Injuries & Relevant Response 00:35:00
Module 09: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations
Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations 00:21:00
Module 10: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Infants
CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Infants 00:35:00
Module 11: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Children
CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Children 00:35:00
Module 12: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Adults
CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Adults 00:32:00
Module 13: Call for an Emergency
Call for an Emergency 00:21:00
Module 14: Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid
Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid 00:18:00
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