First Aid Certification
What is the Expected First Aid Certification in the Workplace in the UK?
Posted by Jo O'Donovan | 18 Jun
What is the Expected First Aid Certification in the Workplace in the UK?
First aid certification is official recognition that an individual has reached the required standard in first aid to become a first aider in the workplace. There are different levels of training depending on the work environment and the level of knowledge needed.
Training
Certification begins with completing the relevant training. Courses include Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work and Paediatric First Aid. Please click here for more information on the syllabus of each course.
Skills
What skills will you be asked to demonstrate on a first aid course? A typical first aid course will ask you to put a casualty into the recovery position, carry out CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Respiration), deal with wounds, burns and other common illnesses and injuries.
Workplace Compliance
Training your staff in first aid may ensure that you comply with HSE regulations. For help with your risk assessment, please get in touch.
Confidence
Training your staff in first aid can help them feel confident in an emergency situation. First aid training can also help boost staff morale.
Certificates
We will email pdf certificates to all successful candidates.
