---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/emergency-first-aid-at-work-training"
title: Emergency First Aid at Work Training
description: "Learn life-saving workplace response skills in this mentor-led Emergency First Aid at Work course using practical scenarios and real-world emergency training."
publishedAt: "2026-03-15T06:08:10.60142+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "HSS-0017"
level: Foundation
duration_days: "1"
track: "First Aid & Fire"
category: "Health, Safety & Sustainability"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "1199"
---

# Emergency First Aid at Work Training

> Build the confidence to respond quickly and safely to common workplace medical emergencies using practical, mentor-led instruction. Through realistic scenarios and hands-on practice, learners gain essential first aid skills to support colleagues until professional help arrives.

## Overview

Emergency situations in the workplace require calm, capable responders who understand how to provide immediate support before professional medical services arrive. This mentor-led course equips learners with essential emergency first aid knowledge aligned with widely recognised workplace safety guidance.

Participants explore how to assess incidents, prioritise casualties, and respond to common workplace medical situations including unconsciousness, choking, bleeding, and shock. The programme combines structured instruction with practical scenarios to ensure learners can apply techniques confidently in real situations.

By the end of the day, learners will understand the responsibilities of a workplace first aider, how to manage incidents safely, and how to provide effective initial care. The course emphasises clear decision-making, communication, and safety awareness within realistic workplace contexts.

## Prerequisites

- Basic workplace health and safety awareness.
- Ability to participate in practical exercises.
- Willingness to practise emergency response scenarios.

## What you will learn

- Analyse emergency situations and casualty conditions.
- Implement safe first aid response techniques.
- Evaluate priorities during workplace medical incidents.
- Communicate clearly during emergency coordination.
- Design safe response actions within workplace procedures.
- Lead immediate support until professional help arrives.

## Skills you will gain

- Primary casualty assessment
- CPR fundamentals
- AED awareness
- Bleeding control techniques
- Choking response procedures
- Workplace incident reporting

## Career progression

- Workplace First Aider
- Health & Safety Representative
- Facilities Coordinator
- Team Supervisor

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1: Getting Ready**
   - Course introduction and safety expectations
   - Role of a workplace first aider
   - Emergency response mindset
2. **Module 2: Principles of Emergency First Aid**
   - Primary survey and casualty assessment
   - Prioritising response actions
   - Incident communication and escalation
3. **Module 3: Managing Unresponsive Casualties**
   - Checking consciousness and breathing
   - Recovery position principles
   - Maintaining airway safety
4. **Module 4: CPR and Defibrillator Awareness**
   - Adult CPR fundamentals
   - AED awareness and safe use
   - Coordinating emergency support
5. **Module 5: Common Workplace Emergencies**
   - Choking response procedures
   - Severe bleeding control
   - Managing shock and fainting
6. **Module 6: Injury and Illness Response**
   - Minor burns and scalds
   - Sprains and fractures awareness
   - Recognising sudden illness symptoms
7. **Module 7: Incident Reporting and Workplace Preparedness**
   - Recording first aid incidents
   - Workplace first aid kits and readiness
   - Aftercare and post-incident communication

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who should attend this course?**

Anyone responsible for workplace safety or who may act as a designated first aider in an organisation.

**Is this course suitable for beginners?**

Yes, it is designed as a foundation-level programme requiring no previous first aid experience.

**Will we practise real first aid techniques?**

Yes. Learners practise key techniques through guided demonstrations and practical scenarios.

**Is CPR included in the course?**

Yes, the programme introduces adult CPR fundamentals and AED awareness.

**How is competence assessed during the training?**

Learners are assessed through participation in practical scenarios and instructor feedback.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | HSS-0017 |
| Duration | 1 day |
| Level | Foundation |
| Track | First Aid & Fire |
| Category | Health, Safety & Sustainability |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £1199 |

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