First Aid Awareness

About the course

Our comprehensive course covers a wide range of first aid situations that could potentially arise in your workplace, and the basic steps to take. It also looks at the wider topic of first aid awareness, including relevant legislation, recording first aid incidents and infection control measures.

Fully compliant with all related legislation, this online training resource addresses your training needs.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for candidates who are not first aid trained but would benefit from first aid awareness, or those who are first aid trained and require refresher training. This course is an extremely comprehensive educational tool, an invaluable asset for you and those you care for.

What does the course cover?

• Introduction to first aid awareness
• First aid needs assessment
• First aid kits
• Infection control in first aid
• Hand washing
• Personal protective equipment
• Exposure to body fluids
• DRABC
• AVPU
• When to call 999
• When to call 111
• Recovery position
• Cardiac arrest
• Respiratory arrest
• CPR
• How to give chest compressions
• When to stop CPR
• Defibrillators
• Myocardial infarction
• Angina
• Stroke
• Bleeding
• Open wounds
• Nosebleeds
• Cuts and grazes
• Shock
• Choking
• Poisoning
• Seizures
• Diabetic emergencies
• Allergies
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Hyperventilation
• Slips and trips
• Bruising
• Strains and sprains
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Head and spinal injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Chemical burns
• Sunburn
• Drowning
• Hypothermia
• Vomiting and diarrhoea
• Eye injuries
• Accident books
• RIDDOR

Download the syllabus (PDF)

How is the course assessed?

After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.

Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.