This 3-day course provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. It meets the standards required to help comply with Health and Safety (First aid) regulations.

Provided by St. John Ambulance, the First Aid at Work course offers a comprehensive, HSE-compliant curriculum tailored for employees in medium to high-risk environments - ranging from construction sites and warehouses to office settings. Delivered over three days at the Business School, Oxstalls Campus, University of Gloucestershire, this classic course equips delegates with both essential theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience.

This course not only ensures compliance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations but also builds confidence to respond effectively in real-world emergencies. Upon completion, delegates are covered by ‘Good Samaritan’ insurance, empowering them to provide first aid outside of the workplace as well.

Attendees need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2).

Topics covered include:

• Adult resuscitation (CPR)
• Allergic reaction
• Asthma
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Chest pains
• Choking adult
• Communication and casualty care
• Eye injuries
• Fainting
• Head injuries
• Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory based)
• Defibrillator pad placement (theory based)
• Low blood sugar
• Managing an emergency
• Minor and severe bleeding
• Poisons and what to do if someone has been poisoned
• Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
• Seizures
• Shock
• Spinal injuries
• Stroke
• Unresponsive adult

About St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance is the charity that steps forward in the moments that matter. They believe that you should be able to receive the first aid you need in a health emergency from the people around you. That’s why they put community first aid at the heart of what they do, to make sure we all have the confidence and knowledge to act in a health crisis.