First aid for adults Course
Key Features
Of this First Aid Course:
- Equip workplace first aiders with the skills to manage adult medical emergencies until professional help arrives
- Cover primary assessment, CPR, AED operation, choking, bleeding, fractures and medical conditions
- Combine theory sessions with extensive hands-on practice using manikins and training equipment
- Meet the requirements for appointed first aiders under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981
- Include scenarios drawn from office, retail, manufacturing and outdoor work environments
- Provide clear guidance on record-keeping, casualty handover and post-incident review
Course Date Availability
First Aid training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £284 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Gloucester | 24th Jun 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
The First Aid at Work course delivers the recognised three-day qualification that prepares delegates to act as first aiders in organisations where a risk assessment has identified the need for this level of provision. Training focuses exclusively on adult casualties and follows current Resuscitation Council UK and HSE guidelines. Delegates learn to recognise life-threatening conditions quickly, deliver effective interventions and support recovery until emergency services take over.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Employees nominated as workplace first aiders
- Health and safety officers responsible for first-aid arrangements
- Team leaders and supervisors in higher-risk environments
- Staff working in settings with lone workers or members of the public
- Anyone required to hold a current First Aid at Work certificate
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Conduct a systematic primary survey of an unresponsive adult casualty
- Perform CPR and operate an automated external defibrillator safely
- Manage choking, severe bleeding, shock and major wounds
- Recognise and respond to heart attack, stroke, seizure and diabetic emergency
- Immobilise suspected fractures and treat burns, eye injuries and poisoning
- Complete accurate accident records and hand over to medical professionals
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over three consecutive days and mixes short theory inputs with repeated practical drills and scenario-based exercises. Each day includes multiple skill stations and at least one extended scenario in realistic workplace settings.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Role and responsibilities of the first aider
- Primary survey and recovery position
- CPR and AED use
- Choking and airway obstruction
- Bleeding, wounds and shock
- Fractures, sprains and strains
- Medical conditions: heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, diabetes
- Burns, eye injuries and poisoning
- Recording incidents and casualty handover
Private Courses On-site
First aid for adults training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive a First Aid at Work certificate that remains valid for three years. Before expiry, certificate holders must complete a two-day requalification course to maintain their qualification and remain compliant with workplace first-aid requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked First aid for adults questions:
The standard course is delivered over three full days of classroom and practical training.
No formal qualifications are required. Delegates must be physically able to perform CPR on the floor for extended periods.
The syllabus includes primary survey, CPR and AED, choking, bleeding control, fractures, burns, medical emergencies and incident recording.
Assessment combines continuous observation of practical skills throughout the course and a short written test on the final day.
Delegates who meet all assessment criteria are awarded a First Aid at Work certificate.
The certificate remains valid for three years from the date of issue.
A two-day requalification course must be completed before the original certificate expires.
The three-day course covers a wider range of injuries and illnesses and is required where the workplace risk assessment indicates higher first-aid needs.
Comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practical work, indoor footwear and any personal medication.
Courses are limited to a maximum of 12 delegates to ensure adequate instructor supervision during practical sessions.
Yes, the course can be run at suitable employer premises provided there is adequate space for practical exercises.
Delegates may act as first aiders as soon as they receive their certificate.
Prices per person typically start at £284. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training emphasises practical competence and decision-making under pressure so delegates leave ready to apply their skills in real workplace situations.
Last updated: May 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group