Emergency First Aid at Work (Evening course)

Intro to the course:

This course is an excellent way to upskill your staff to meet first aid needs. It can be taught to individuals, or we can attend your business to deliver the course.

The course covers the topics required to ensure learners meet the requirements to be able to support first aid provision. 

Learners will develop knowledge in: 

• First aid regulations
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Use of a Automated Defibrillator
• Recovery Position
• Treatment of injuries
• Treatment of burns 
• Treatment of nosebleeds and more. 

The balance of theory and practical ensures that knowledge learnt is reinforced. Your lecturer will draw on their knowledge, experience and training to ensure you receive a positive learning experience and develop the confidence to deliver first aid. 

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to have the skills to act as a first aider. It may be that you are looking to developing a new skills or you wish to update your certificate. 

It is also suitable for businesses, who would like to upskills their staff or ensure they have first aiders within their organisation. 

What will I study?

You will study a variety of topics including: 

• Health and Safety legislation
• Safe working practice for first aid
• Infection control
• Accident scene management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Recovery Position
• Use of an Automated Defibrillator
• Assessment and treatment of injuries and fractures
• Assessment and injuries of burns. 

We also look at issues such as consent and communication to ensure all our learners understand their obligations as a first aider as well the points surrounding medication administration. 

Next step course options

This course can help support your application to multiple courses, demonstrating your ability to learn both theory and practical information,.

How will I be assessed?

The assessment is a mixture of theory and practical. 

You will be tested through a written set of questions. 

In addition, you will be assessed on your practical skills and delivery of treatments. Materials required for assessment will be provided. 

Why should I choose this course?

This course is an excellent way to strengthen your career pathway. It is current, with the up to date information from the awarding body (SQA) as well as using evidence based research to ensure you are able to provide up to date first aid. 

Our lecturing team strive to ensure you have a positive learning experience with free car parking on campus as well as local to the town centre so good transport links. 

If you are a business who is interested in having the course delivered to staff, we can deliver at your place of work, or on our campus. 

Please contact the college to discuss your needs. 

Where can this course lead?

This course supports you in your personal development and can also strengthen your CV. It allows you to act as a First Aider within the workplace, which can help support your in your career progression. 

What are the entry requirements?

The entry criteria for this course are: 

• Completed application
• Personal statement to state why this course will be useful for you. 

What are the interview arrangements?

There is no interview for this course, with entry based on your application and paying the required fee. 

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for part time is £120

Fees for evening is £120

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

The course has both 1 day options and also has an option to be delivered over two evenings. 

Please contact us to discuss your needs.