First Aid Courses

We deliver First Aid and First Aid re-certification courses, which can also be customised and delivered at your premises on a regular basis.


The regulations do not lay down precise numbers of first aiders. However, the ACOP gives guidance on how many first aiders should be considered, depending on the nature of the business and it’s “hazard rating”.

Risk Numbers at any Location Suggested Number of First Aiders
Lower Risk
e.g. shops, offices, libraries 		Fewer than 50
50-100
More than 100 		At least one appointed person
At least one first aider
At least 1 first aider for every 100 employed
Medium Risk
e.g. light engineering, assembly work,
food processing and warehousing 		Fewer than 20
20-100
More than 100 		At least one appointed person
At least one first aider for every 50 employed
One additional first aider for every 100 employed.
Higher Risk
e.g. most construction, slaughterhouse,
chemical, manufacture, extensive work with
dangerous machinery or sharp instruments. 		Fewer than 5
5-50
More than 50 		At lease one appointed person
At least one first aider
One additional first aider for every 50 employed

First Aid At Work: 4 Day Course

Course Objectives

To train persons appointed to carry out first aid in the workplace to the standards laid down in the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. The course is approved by the Health & Safety Executive.

Intended For

Those who are required to provide first aid at their place of work.

A First Aid At Work license, valid for 3 years, is issued upon successful completion of the course.

Course Content

  • Aims of First Aid & Responsibilities of a First Aider
  • Incident Management
  • Records and Reporting
  • Examination – Practical & Theoretical
  • Care of casualties, Conscious and Unconscious
  • Head Injuries
  • Breathing
  • Respiratory System, Causes of Hypoxia
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (adult) - Choking
  • Blood circulation and Heart function
  • Major illnesses (Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis)
  • Wounds & Control of Bleeding
  • Shock – Causes, Recognition, Treatment
  • Extremes of Temperature
  • Hygiene and Contents of First Aid Boxes
  • Major wounds and Internal Injuries
  • Minor Injuries
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Electrical injuries
  • Eye Injuries
  • Poisons and Substances capable of causing poisoning
  • Personal Hygiene dealing with Wounds
  • The Skeleton
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains
  • Spinal Injuries – Chest and Back
  • Application of sterile dressings and bandaging



First Aid At Work Recertification: 2 Day Course

Course Objectives

Legislation requires attendance on a recertification course within 3 years of qualifying

Intended For

Persons already in possession of a First Aid At Work certificate wishing to renew it before it expires.

A First Aid At Work license, valid for 3 years, is issued upon successful completion of the course.

Course Content

  • Aims of First Aid & Responsibilities of a First Aider
  • Incident Management
  • Records and Reporting
  • Examination – Practical & Theoretical
  • Care of casualties, Conscious and Unconscious
  • Head Injuries
  • Breathing
  • Respiratory System, Causes of Hypoxia
  • Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (adult) - Choking
  • Blood circulation and Heart function
  • Major illnesses (Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis)
  • Wounds & Control of Bleeding
  • Shock – Causes, Recognition, Treatment
  • Extremes of Temperature
  • Hygiene and Contents of First Aid Boxes
  • Major wounds and Internal Injuries
  • Minor Injuries
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Electrical injuries
  • Eye Injuries
  • Poisons and Substances capable of causing poisoning
  • Personal Hygiene dealing with Wounds
  • The Skeleton
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains
  • Spinal Injuries – Chest and Back
  • Application of sterile dressings and bandaging


Appointed Persons First Aid Course: 4 Hour Course

Course Objectives

Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, an appointed person is one who takes charge of a situation when an accident involving injury or illness occurs during the absence of a certificated first aider.

Intended For

Under the Health & Safety (First Aid Regulations 1981, an appointed person is one who takes charge of a situation when an accident involving injury or illness occurs during the absence of a certified First Aider.

An attendance certificate is issued upon successful completion of the course.

Course Content

  • General Principles of First Aid
  • Management of An Incident
  • Care of Casualties, Conscious & Unconscious
  • Resuscitation and Choking
  • Major illnesses Heart Attack, Stroke, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Anaphylaxis
  • Causes of Hypoxia
  • Injuries to Bones
  • Poisoning
  • Wounds & Bleeding, Control of Shock
  • Burns & Scalds
  • Documentation and Contents of First Aid Boxes
  • Immobilisation of injured parts



Employers must carry out a risk assessment to determine the hazards present and to provide adequate and suitable first aid equipment and facilities and personnel. Employers need to consider the following:-

  • Workplace hazards and risks
  • The size of the organisation
  • The organisation’s history of accidents
  • The nature and distribution of the workforce
  • The remoteness of the site
  • The needs of travelling, remote and lone workers
  • Employees on shard or multi-occupied sites.
  • Annual leave and other absences of first aiders and appointed persons