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A wide range of first aid training courses at different levels
At First Aid Associates, we offer a range of first aid training courses at different levels to organisations and individuals across Cockermouth and the UK. From standard level training, which includes basic life support to intermediate and advanced level training courses, we offer a variety of options, that can be tailored to meet your requirements. Contact us today to find out more information or see our range below. If you know what course you are looking for please use the handy quick links below that will take you there! Alongside out first aid courses we also provide a range of specialist courses and first aid cover for organised events.
First Aid at Work - Level 3 (RQF)
Full - 3 days
Requalification - 2 days
This course is essential for first aiders in the workplace and complies with the current Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. All employers in the UK have a legal duty to provide first aid cover for their employees. Self-employed persons must also ensure they have adequate facilities to provide first aid to themselves while at work. Ofqual approved certificates will be issued to delegates who successfully complete the course. Certificates are valid for 3 years however, it is recommended by the HSE that a yearly Skills Update (minimum 3 hours) is undertaken to reduce the skills fade of the First Aider. The 3-day course includes the following subjects: • The role of the first aider, including first aid kits, incident reports and preventing cross infection • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Sprains and strains • Fractures and dislocations, including neck and spinal injuries • Seizures • Shock • Asthma • Choking • Anaphylaxis • Diabetes • Head injuries, including Stroke • Eye injuries • Poisoning • Angina and heart attack • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Use of the AED The 2-day requalification course will aim to update the skills and knowledge of the first aider; covering all of those subjects included in the 3-day course. The first aider still has up to 28 days (course must be completed on, or before, the 28th day) after the expiry date of their certificate to requalify on the 2-day course. However, during this time they will no longer be considered as being a qualified first aider. Courses are assessed by written assessment (multi-choice questions) and ongoing assessment, by the trainer of practical skills.
Emergency First Aid at Work - Level 3 (RQF)
6 hours
The first aid at work guidelines for employers from the health and safety executive came into effect from 1st October 2009. This course is required where the First Aid Needs Assessment has identified this level of First Aid cover is necessary. Ofqual approved certificates will be issued to delegates who successfully complete the course. Certificates are valid for 3 years. However, it is recommended by the HSE that a yearly skills update (minimum 3 hours) is undertaken to reduce the skills fade of the first aider. The course covers the following subjects: • The role of the first aider, including first aid kits, incident reports and preventing cross infection • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Seizures • Shock • Choking • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is by written assessment (multi-choice questions) and ongoing assessment, by the trainer of practical skills.
Emergency Aid for the Appointed Person
6 hours
This course is perfect for the smaller workplace with few health and safety risks, where a nominated person is needed to take control in the event of an accident or illness. This would be identified in the first aid needs assessment that the workplace is of a low hazard and there are less than 25 employees. Certificates are valid for 3 years. The course covers the following subjects: • The role of the first aider, including first aid kits, incident reports and incident management Outline of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Shock • Choking • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Use of the AED Delegates may also ask to cover any specific conditions or injuries they think may be relevant to their workplace. Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the Trainer.
Skills Update for First Aiders
3 or 6 hours
This course is for workplace first aiders, both first aid at work and emergency first aid at work personnel to update and practice their skills during the period of their qualification. It allows the First Aider to maintain confidence in their skills and ability in the event of accident or illness. This course does not requalify the first aider; they will still need to attend the requalification course at the appropriate time. Certificates are valid for 1 year or until requalification, whichever is sooner. The 3 hour course includes the following: • Assess the situation in an emergency • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Shock • Control of bleeding • Seizures • Resuscitation • Updating any changes in first aid protocols The 6 hour course includes the following: • Assess the situation in an emergency • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Shock • Control of bleeding • Seizures • Resuscitation • Updating any changes in first aid protocols • Developing the delegates confidence by conducting simulated casualty scenarios. Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the Trainer.
Paediatric First Aid - 12 hours
Level 3 - (RQF) Certification or First Aid Associates Certification
This course is ideal for those delegates who look after younger children in a primary school, nursery, childminding setting, playgroup, etc, which satisfies OFSTED Standards. The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage states that "at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings." It also states that "providers can choose which organisation they wish to provide the training (preferably one with a nationally approved and accredited first aid qualification or one that is a member of a trade body with an approval and monitoring scheme) but the training must cover the course content as for St John Ambulance or Red Cross paediatric first aid training and be renewed every three years." Therefore the course can be run either as a Level 3 RQF course, in which case there will be a formal assessment by use of multi-choice questions and on-going observed assessment, or as a First Aid Associates course, in which case the assessment is through on-going observed assessment of practical skills. This difference will be reflected in the cost of the course. Certificates in either case are valid for 3 years. This qualification can also be used to provide evidence for those who are working towards a qualification in Child Care and Education or as an additional qualification to the 3 day First Aid at Work certificate, as baby and child are not usually covered during that course. The course covers the following subjects: • Incident management; including first aid kits and incident reports • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Effects of extreme heat and cold • Shock • Seizures: febrile, absence and epileptic • Asthma • Diabetic emergencies • Head, neck and spinal injuries • Sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations • Objects in the eyes, ears and nose • Poisons, bites and stings • Anaphylaxis • Sudden serious illnesses: including sickle cell anaemia, croup, epiglottis, mumps, measles and meningitis. • Choking: baby, child and adult • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; baby, child and adult • Resuscitation: baby, child and adult • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is by observed assessment of practical skills, by the trainer for the First Aid Associates course, but also by means of the multi-choice question paper (as well as observed assessment of practical skills by the trainer) for the RQF course.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid - 6 Hour Level 3 - (RQF) Certification or First Aid Associates Certification
This course is ideal for those delegates who look after younger children in a primary school, nursery, childminding setting, playgroup, etc, having some autonomy, but mainly as a support to the full paediatric first aider. The course covers the following subjects: • Incident management; including first aid kits and incident reports • Control of bleeding • Shock • Seizures: febrile, absence and epileptic • Anaphylaxis • Choking; baby, child and adult • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; baby, child and adult • Resuscitation; baby, child and adult • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is by written assessment (multi-choice questions) and ongoing assessment, by the trainer, of practical skills.
Save a Life - Baby and Child
6 hours
This course is ideal for delegates who would like the basic knowledge and skills to deal with common incidents relating to babies and children. It is relevant to the needs of the general public at home. Certificates are valid for 3 years. The course includes the following subjects: • Incident management • Control of bleeding • Shock • Seizures; febrile, absence and epileptic • Head injuries • Choking; baby and child • Fractures and dislocations • Meningitis • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; baby and child • Resuscitation; baby and child • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the trainer.
Basic Life Support
2 hours
If you're looking for a course to deal with basic resuscitation or simply need an introduction to first aid, then we recommend our Basic Life Support course. It is also ideal for students to cover as part of their curriculum. Certificates are valid for 3 years. Subjects covered: • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; adult • Resuscitation; adult • Incident management • Recognition and treatment of heart attack • Use of the AED
Anaphylaxis and use of Adrenaline Auto-injector
(Epi-Pen) - 2 hours
At the end of this course, you will be equipped to deal with an Anaphylactic emergency. Certificates are valid for 1 year. Course covers topics including: • Understanding what Anaphylaxis is • Common causes of Anaphylaxis • Safe use of the adrenaline auto-injector (Epi-Pen) • Signs and symptoms of Anaphylaxis • Resuscitation for baby, child and adult • The trained conducts continuous assessment as a part of the course.
Basic First Aid
4 hours
This course is ideal for delegates who would like the basic knowledge and skills to deal with common incidents, or as an introduction to First Aid. It is relevant, in particular, to the needs of the general public, either at home or in the workplace. It is also an ideal course for students to cover as part of their curriculum. Certificates are valid for 3 years. The course includes the following subjects: • Incident management • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Shock • Fainting • Seizures • Sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations • Angina and heart attack • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; adult • Resuscitation; adult • Use of the AED • Delegates may also ask to cover any specific conditions or injuries they think may be relevant to their environment. Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the trainer.
Emergency Aid for the Outdoors
2 days
This course is ideal for those delegates who take client groups on walks, fell walking trips or to remote areas where rapid access to the emergency services is reduced. The course can be undertaken on a standalone basis, or as an extension to a previous first aid course. Certificates are valid for three years. The course covers the following subjects: • Incident management; including first aid kits and incident reports • Control of Bleeding • Burns and Scalds • Effects of extreme heat and cold • Fainting • Shock • Seizures • Asthma • Diabetic emergencies • Head injuries • Sprains and strains • Fractures and dislocation • Eye injuries • Poisons, bites and stings • Severe allergic reactions • Chest pains • Choking • Treatment of the unconscious casualty • Resuscitation • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the trainer.
Motorcyclists First Aid
6 hours
This course is ideal for all bikers, as well as any person who would like to know how to deal safely with crash helmet removal, should this be required. All bikers are vulnerable road users, so this course is designed to allow bikers, other drivers or members of the public to understand the importance of dealing with an incident on the road correctly and safely, but also understand when a crash helmet can be removed (and how to do so correctly) and when it can remain in place. Certificates are valid for 3 years. The course covers the following subjects: • Incident management; including first aid kits, incident reports and dealing with an incident on the road • Control of bleeding • Burns and scalds • Shock • Safe removal of crash helmets - if required • Head, neck and back injuries • Sprains, strains, fractures and dislocations • Treatment of the unconscious casualty; adult • Resuscitation; adult • Use of the AED Assessment of the course is on a continuous basis by the trainer.
Get the certification you need, with our wide range of first aid courses
For a comprehensive range of first aid certifications including first aid at work and paediatric first aid for those working with children, call the team at First Aid Associates in Cockermouth now.