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Duration:
2 Days
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Course Price
E1 170.00
First Aid Level 1
Welcome to the First Aid Training – Our First Aid Level 1 course prepares learners for emergencies like CPR, choking, burns, fractures and other workplace accidents. This is an ideal course for workplace new first aiders or individuals who want to refresh their first aid qualifications.
Course Overview
During this First Aid training, you will gain the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform basic life support (CPR) and administer first aid to persons feeling the initial impact of bleeds, burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and poisons. In addition, you can recognise the warning signs and symptoms of someone who is experiencing the negative effects of a medical condition and be able to aid until the casualty recovers or emergency services arrive and take over.
Learning Methods
This course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on training to ensure learners develop the skills and confidence required to respond effectively in emergency situations.
- Interactive classroom presentations
- Practical first aid demonstrations
- Hands-on CPR and AED practice
- Scenario-based emergency simulations
- Group discussions and problem-solving activities
- Trainer-led demonstrations and coaching
- Individual practical exercises
- Case studies based on real workplace incidents
- Question-and-answer sessions
- Continuous practical assessment and feedback
Learners are encouraged to actively participate throughout the course to build confidence and develop the practical skills needed to respond safely and effectively in workplace and emergency situations.
Provide basic life support and first aid by developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively to workplace and community emergencies until professional medical assistance arrives.
1. Understand and respond to hazards to ensure the safety of yourself, the casualty, and others at the emergency scene.
2. Assess an emergency situation and activate the appropriate emergency response procedures.
3. Perform primary and secondary casualty assessments.
4. Assess and assist a collapsed or injured person.
5. Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on an adult casualty.
6. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) where available.
7. Control foreign body airway obstructions (choking).
8. Place an unconscious breathing casualty in the recovery position.
9. Control external bleeding using appropriate first aid techniques.
10. Apply basic first aid to wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns, and scalds.
11. Recognise and manage fractures, sprains, strains, and dislocations.
12. Recognise and treat shock until medical assistance arrives.
13. Provide first aid for seizures, asthma attacks, diabetic emergencies, and fainting.
14. Recognise the signs and symptoms of heart attacks and strokes and provide appropriate first aid.
15. Respond to poisoning, allergic reactions, bites, and stings.
16. Apply infection prevention and control measures during first aid treatment.
17. Demonstrate the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during first aid.
18. Communicate effectively with casualties, bystanders, and emergency services.
19. Record and report first aid incidents according to workplace procedures.
20. Demonstrate confidence and competence in providing first aid until professional medical assistance takes over.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for individuals who are required to provide first aid in the workplace or who wish to gain the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively during medical emergencies. No prior first aid or health and safety experience is required, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals seeking certification or refresher training.
This course is ideal for:
- Designated Workplace First Aiders
- Health and Safety Managers
- SHEQ Officers
- Safety Representatives (SHE Reps)
- Safety Committee Members
- Human Resources Personnel
- Supervisors and Team Leaders
- Site Managers
- Construction Workers
- Factory and Manufacturing Employees
- Warehouse and Logistics Personnel
- Security Officers
- Teachers and School Staff
- Childcare Providers
- Hospitality and Tourism Staff
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Community Caregivers
- Sports Coaches and Fitness Instructors
- Drivers and Transport Personnel
- Emergency Response Team Members
- Office Employees
- Self-employed Individuals and Small Business Owners
- Anyone requiring a First Aid certificate for employment, compliance, or vocational qualifications.
Upon successful completion, learners will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to assess emergency situations, administer life-saving first aid, and provide appropriate care until professional medical assistance arrives. The course also helps organizations meet workplace health and safety requirements while promoting a safer working environment.
Course Content
This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively to workplace emergencies. The training covers the following topics:
- The principles of emergency care
- Workplace safety
- Emergency scene management
- Primary and secondary surveys
- Elementary anatomy and physiology
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Artificial respirations
- Airway obstructions (choking)
- Shock, unconsciousness and fainting
- Wounds and bleeding
- Burns and electrical injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and strains
- Head and spinal injuries
- Recording and reporting incidents
- Sample first aid report forms
- Contents and maintenance of a First Aid Kit
By the end of the course, learners will be able to assess emergency situations, provide immediate first aid, perform CPR, manage common workplace injuries and illnesses, and deliver appropriate care until professional medical assistance arrives.
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