This new HSE approved qualification came into effect on 1st October 2009, along with new guidance on assessing the needs of First Aid in your workplace.

Your risk assessment of First Aid needs may well identify the need for Emergency First Aiders either as an addition to your First Aiders, or where the risk of your business is low; it may well identify them as being sufficient without the need of additional First Aiders.

It is critical that you familiarise yourself with the new assessment table of First Aid needs before making your decision. You can obtain a copy of this table from your training provider.

A minimum of six hours consisting of theory and practical activities.

A range of subjects is covered including: Responsibilities and reporting • Resuscitation • Angina • Fainting • Assessment of the situation • Heart attack • Choking • Anaphylaxis • Hygiene • Bleeding control • Shock Minor burns and scalds • Recovery Position • Foreign Objects • Seizures • Legalities

Assessment is on-going by the instructor, and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who meet the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of about three hours, although it is not mandatory.

A maximum of 12 minimum of 4 students can be accommodated on this course.

We are able to deliver this course on your site, reducing your costs in respect of additional time out and travelling.

Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age and a full HSE approved qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

A student cannot claim the official title of ‘Emergency First Aider in the Workplace’ until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.

The certificate will expire as dated on the certificate, irrespective of age.