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The Diploma in Workplace First Aid and Safety Training Course is an in-depth online training certification, designed by safety professionals with years of experience in this field. It provides practical guidance on fundamanetal first aid procedures, treatments and regulations, broken down into several manageable modules.

Approximately 4.7 million working days are lost each year due to workplace injuries and accidents, so understanding first aid is an extremely valuable skill to have, regardless of whether you are an employer or employee. In this best-selling course, you will learn the fundamentals of first aid, covering key areas of health and safety management. From how to work in confined spaces, to dressing wounds and identifying hazards, it covers basic safety requirements that every business should meet.

You will also learn how to conduct a primary and secondary survey on a casualty, including a full body examination to assess the seriousness of a person’s injuries. Throughout the Workplace First Aid and Safety Course, you will gain both practical and theoretical knowledge that can be applied in a wide range of work environments, equipping you with the confidence and knowledge to become a qualified First Aider.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Discounts on bulk purchases

• Developed by qualified safeguarding professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Who Should Take The Workplace First Aid and Safety Training Course

This Workplace First Aid and Safety Training Course applies to anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge on this topic, including those aspiring to work in the following roles:

• Certified First Aider
• First Aid Instructor
• Health & Safety Officer
• Health & Safety Manager

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Diploma in Workplace First Aid and Safety  Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes of Workplace First Aid and Safety Training Course

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Discuss the legal framework for workplace first aid, and RIDDOR regulations
• Take action in the case of a fire, electrical emergency, and water emergency
• Explain the fundamental principles of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974
• Carry out a safety risk assessment in the workplace and identify safety hazards
• Identify common accidents, injuries and work-related illnesses
• Understand the basics of electrical, fire and gas safety
• Comply with safety law when manual handling, working at height, and in confined spaces
• Use PPE correctly and train others in how to use work equipment safely
• Examine a casualty and conduct a primary and secondary survey

Assessment

At the end of the Workplace First Aid and Safety Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited. The content of the Diploma in Workplace First Aid & Safety course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuous professional development principles. This course provides you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helps you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid

In module one, we will explore the role of a first aider and safety practices in the workplace. We will also familiarise with first aid equipment and the process for recording a first aid incident. 

Module 02: Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid

In module two, we will learn about key legislation such as The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. We will also deepen our understanding of RIDDOR regulations and the duties of the employer.

Module 03: Incident Management at Work

In module three, we will gain an in-depth understanding of emergency first aid procedures at work, including the dos and don’ts of handling first aid emergencies. It covers fire, electrical and water emergencies in detail, with step-by-step practical training.

Module 04: Health and Safety at Work and the Laws

In module four, we will explore the cost of poor health and safety practices/measures in the workplace, taking an in-depth look at health and safety law, legislation, penalties and enforcement. 

Module 05: Managing for Health and Safety

In module five, we will take a look at the core elements of health and safety management, covering key topics such as safety checks, health and safety management systems, competence, and documentation. 

Module 06: Risk Assessment and Common Risks

In this module, we’ll learn about definitions of most well known terms, 5 steps to risk assessment, the criteria to perform the assessment and most common risks at work.

Module 07: Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare

In module seven, we will explore various topics related to workplace safety and wellnesses, such as strategies for dealing with work-related stress, violence in the workplace, drug and alcohol dependency, and work fatigue.

Module 08: Accidents and Ill Health at Work

In module eight, we will gain extensive knowledge of work-related diseases, accidents and injuries, with important information on the types of reportable injuries, recording requirements, and first aid requirements.

Module 09: Electrical, Fire and Gas Safety

In module nine, we will receive training in the basics of electrical maintenance, fire safety and gas safety. It covers key topics such as COSHH regulations, how to identify electrical hazards, PAT testing, and working with hazardous substances.

Module 10: Safety in Different Work Settings

In module ten, we will explore safety best practices for high-risk working environments, taking a look at safety procedures for working at height, working in confined spaces, manual handling, and driving at work.

Module 11: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control

In module eleven, we will learn about the different types of personal protection equipment (PPE), as well as general requirements for work equipment. It covers machinery hazards, emergeny equipment and the correct use of hand-held tools.

Module 12: Other Health and Safety Hazards at Work

In module twelve, we will explore the different measures that can taken to avoid slips and trips, falls and acidents in the workplace. It includes practical information on how to reduce noise pollution, radiaion safety guidelines, and how to minimise whole body vibration.

Module 13: Primary Survey

In module thirteen, we will learn how to conduct a primary survey and why it is important. It also includes practical training on how to place a casualty in the recovery position and file an accient report.

Module 14: Secondary Survey

In module thirteen, we will learn the definition and purpose of a seondary survey, covering the steps to conducting a secondary survey, as well as training in how to conduct a full head to toe examination on a casualty. 

Module 15: Basic First-Aid Techniques

In module fifteen, we will familiarise with the contents of the first aid kit and some basic first aid techniques. It includes step-by-step training on how to dress wounds, brandage a sprain, conduct CPR and use an AED.

Module 16: Dealing with Minor Injuries at Workplace

In module sixteen, we will explore some common minor injuries  that can occur in the workplace, with best practice guidelines on how to treat burns and scalds, what to do when someone is experiencing an allergic reaction, and other key topics.

Module 17: Secondary Illness: Loss of Responsiveness and CPR

In module seventeen, we will learn what to do in the case of an unresponsive and breathing casualty, as well as an unresponsive and not breathing casualty, with step-by-step training for infants, children an adults. 

Module 18: Secondary Illness: Breathing Problems

In module eighteen, we will explore a range of common secondary illnesses, gaining an in-depth understanding of breathing problems such as asthma attacks, choking, drowning and hyperventilation.

Module 19: Secondary Illnesses and Injuries

In module nineteen, we will broaden our understanding of some secondary illnesses and injuries, such as bleeding, diabetes, poisoining, and shock, with guidance on best practice procedures.

Module 20: Call for an Emergency

In module twenty, we will learn what to do in the event of a first aid emergency, including information on the different types of emergency services and guidance on when to call emergency services.