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Emergency First Aid at Work
Learn CPR, casualty assessment, medical emergencies, and workplace first aid response skills.
Created byOnline Training Academy
Last updated 6/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamental principles of first aid.
- Conduct primary and secondary casualty assessments.
- Respond effectively to workplace emergencies and incidents.
- Perform adult and paediatric CPR safely and correctly.
- Recognise and manage common medical emergencies.
- Provide first aid for acute illnesses and injuries.
- Apply paediatric first aid techniques in emergency situations.
- Demonstrate confidence in delivering emergency first aid support.
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Course content
1 section • 10 lectures • 56m total length
Requirements
- No prior first aid experience is required — this course is suitable for complete beginners.
- A willingness to learn life-saving first aid skills.
- Basic English reading and listening skills to follow the lessons.
- Access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with an internet connection.
- A notebook or digital device for taking notes is recommended.
- For practical practice, learners may optionally use a CPR training manikin, though it is not required.
Description
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Emergency First Aid at Work Training
Emergencies can happen at any time, and having the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively can make a critical difference. This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed to provide learners with the essential first aid knowledge, practical response techniques, and emergency management skills required to assist casualties in workplace and everyday situations. From conducting primary and secondary surveys to performing life-saving CPR and managing medical emergencies, this comprehensive training equips learners with the skills needed to act quickly and confidently when every second counts.
Whether you are an employee, supervisor, manager, business owner, or health and safety representative, this course will help you understand how to identify risks, assess casualties, provide immediate assistance, and support emergency services. You'll gain valuable knowledge of adult and paediatric first aid, workplace incident response procedures, and common acute medical conditions that may occur in professional environments.
First aid training is increasingly important across workplaces in the UK, USA, and Australia. According to health and safety authorities, thousands of workplace injuries and medical emergencies occur each year, highlighting the importance of trained first aiders who can provide immediate care before professional medical help arrives. Prompt first aid intervention can significantly improve outcomes, reduce the severity of injuries, and in some cases save lives.
In the UK, employers have legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate first aid arrangements for employees. Similar workplace health and safety requirements exist in Australia under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation and across many industries in the USA under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Organisations that invest in first aid training help create safer workplaces, improve emergency preparedness, support compliance obligations, and promote employee wellbeing.
By enrolling today, you will develop practical emergency response skills that can enhance your professional profile, increase workplace safety awareness, and prepare you to respond effectively when faced with real-life emergencies. Whether you are seeking career development, workplace compliance knowledge, or the confidence to help others in a crisis, this course provides essential skills that every workplace should have.
Who this course is for:
- This Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, business owners, and anyone responsible for workplace health and safety. It is ideal for individuals who want to gain essential first aid knowledge and the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. The course is also suitable for teachers, childcare providers, parents, caregivers, security personnel, hospitality staff, construction workers, and anyone working in environments where accidents or medical emergencies may occur. Whether you are seeking to meet workplace training requirements, improve your employability, or develop life-saving skills for personal use, this course provides practical and valuable knowledge. No prior first aid experience is required, making it suitable for both beginners and those looking to refresh their existing first aid skills. Learners will gain a solid understanding of emergency response procedures, casualty assessment, CPR techniques, workplace incident management, and first aid for common medical conditions affecting both adults and children.