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First Aid at Work
This first aid at work course provides essential workplace first aid awareness for UK employees and employers. CPD-accredited and delivered online, it builds confidence to recognise emergencies, respond responsibly, and support casualties safely. Designed for compliance support and preparedness, it offers flexible learning with instant certification.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Understand first aid roles and responsibilities in UK workplaces
Manage workplace incidents calmly until professional help arrives
Carry out primary and secondary casualty assessments safely
Respond to breathing emergencies and loss of responsiveness
Apply basic first aid for common workplace injuries
Recognise serious medical emergencies and escalate appropriately
Know when and how to contact emergency services
Support casualty safety, comfort, and personal dignity
Overview
Knowing what to do in an emergency can make a real difference at work. This first aid at work course is designed to give employees clear, practical first aid awareness, helping them respond calmly and responsibly until professional help arrives.
This CPD-accredited online course focuses on workplace first aid awareness. It supports safer workplaces by building confidence, improving emergency response understanding, and helping employers meet first aid awareness expectations in line with UK guidance. Flexible, fully online learning and instant certification make it easy to fit around any job role.
This online First Aid at Work awareness course provides essential knowledge to help staff recognise emergencies, take safe action, and support casualties in the workplace. It is suitable for employees at all levels and for employers seeking reliable first aid awareness training.
Key Highlights:
- Covers essential workplace first aid knowledge and emergency response principles
- Supports employer first aid awareness and refresher training needs
- Fully CPD-accredited and widely recognised by UK employers
- 100% online and self-paced | learn anytime, anywhere
- Instant digital CPD certificate upon successful completion
Gift Courses
- Course 01: Control and Administration of Medication
- Course 02: Practice Nursing
Accreditation & Recognition
This First Aid at Work course is designed to offer clear, trusted CPD recognition while remaining transparent about what the training does and does not represent within UK workplace first aid requirements.
- CPD accredited and industry recognised professional development training
- Aligned with UK workplace first aid principles and best-practice guidance
- Employer-recognised CPD training supporting workplace safety awareness
- 100% online, flexible, and self-paced learning format
- Online multiple-choice assessment to confirm knowledge understanding
- Instant downloadable CPD certificate with optional printed copy available
- Supports workplace compliance through globally trusted CPD standards
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment designed to check understanding of essential workplace first aid knowledge. Results are provided instantly, with unlimited retakes included at no extra cost. Once you pass, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate for our First Aid at Work course, suitable for professional development records and employer awareness training.
There are no hidden fees, certification is instant, and the training is employer-recognised CPD learning that supports workplace first aid awareness without replacing regulated practical qualifications.
Who Is This Course For?
This course supports workplace first aid awareness, helping employees and employers build confidence, meet safety expectations, and prepare responsibly for emergencies without replacing regulated practical first aid qualifications.
- Employees working in low to medium risk workplaces
- Employers providing first aid awareness or refresher training
- Learners preparing for regulated FAW or EFAW courses
- Office, retail, hospitality, care, and education staff
- International learners needing UK workplace safety knowledge
- Anyone responsible for supporting health and safety at work
Career Opportunities & Progression
Completing this First Aid at Work awareness course helps strengthen workplace safety culture and supports employer compliance. It provides solid foundation knowledge before progressing to regulated FAW or EFAW practical training where required.
For context, common UK roles linked to first aid responsibility include:
- Office Administrator / Team Member: £22,000–£28,000
- Retail Supervisor: £24,000–£30,000
- Hospitality Supervisor: £24,000–£32,000
- Care Support Worker: £22,000–£30,000
- Health & Safety Coordinator (entry-level): £28,000–£38,000
Key Skills You’ll Gain
This course builds confidence and readiness by developing practical, awareness-level first aid skills that help you respond calmly, communicate clearly, and support safety during workplace emergencies.
- Emergency awareness and calm, confident decision-making
- Casualty assessment, monitoring, and ongoing safety awareness
- CPR and AED awareness for workplace emergencies
- Safe incident escalation and emergency response procedures
- Injury recognition and appropriate first aid response
- Clear communication during stressful emergency situations
- Understanding workplace legal responsibilities and duty of care
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted UK CPD training provider, delivering clear, compliant, and learner-focused online courses that help individuals and employers build confidence, awareness, and responsible workplace safety practices.
- CPD-accredited and employer-recognised workplace training
- Clear, compliant course positioning with honest expectations
- Flexible and affordable online learning format
- Instant certification with no hidden costs
- Trusted by UK learners and organisations
Enrol today and gain your CPD-accredited First Aid at Work awareness training, flexible, compliant, and designed for real UK workplaces.
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CPD Group Member
As proud members of The CPD Group, every course carries CPD hours to log, helping you meet annual CPD requirements while building your expertise.
RoSPA Member
Our RoSPA membership means course content shaped by the UK leading accident prevention experts, helping you spot hazards and keep your workplace safe.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
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Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 52 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
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- First Aid at Work22
- 1.1Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid16 Minutes
- 1.2Module 02: Basics of First Aid8 Minutes
- 1.3Module 03: Primary & Secondary Survey13 Minutes
- 1.4Module 04: Patient Assessment16 Minutes
- 1.5Module 05: Basic Life Support (BLS)17 Minutes
- 1.6Module 06: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Adults13 Minutes
- 1.7Module 07: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Children15 Minutes
- 1.8Module 08: CPR, AED & Choking Treatment for Infants15 Minutes
- 1.9Module 09: Managing Medical Emergencies15 Minutes
- 1.10Module 10: Chronic Medical Diseases14 Minutes
- 1.11Module 11: Minor Injuries & Relevant Response13 Minutes
- 1.12Module 12: Trauma Injuries15 Minutes
- 1.13Module 13: Environmental Injuries18 Minutes
- 1.14Module 14: Secondary Care14 Minutes
- 1.15Module 15: Mental Health First Aid18 Minutes
- 1.16Module 16: Paediatric First Aid17 Minutes
- 1.17Module 17: Emergency Communication14 Minutes
- 1.18Module 18: Emergency Incident Management16 Minutes
- 1.19Module 19: Workplace-Specific Hazards17 Minutes
- 1.20Module 20: UK Legal Framework16 Minutes
- 1.21Mock Exam50 Minutes40 Questions
- 1.22Final Exam
- Order You Certificate!1
- Leave a Review!1
- Control and Administration of Medication16
- 4.1Module 01: Introduction to Medication Control and Administration
- 4.2Module 02: Medication Legislation and Guidance in the UK
- 4.3Module 03: The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation
- 4.4Module 04: Types of Medications and Their Uses
- 4.5Module 05: Understanding Medication Dosages and Calculations
- 4.6Module 06: Administration of Medication
- 4.7Module 07: Safe Handling and Storage of Medications
- 4.8Module 08: Monitoring and Reviewing Medication
- 4.9Module 09: Medication Errors
- 4.10Module 10: Polypharmacy and Medication
- 4.11Module 11: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- 4.12Module 12: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance
- 4.13Module 13: Pain Management and Control
- 4.14Module 14: Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
- 4.15Module 15: Medication in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- 4.16Module 16: Consent, Capacity, and Medication
- Practice Nursing13
- 5.1Module 01: Introduction to Practice Nursing
- 5.2Module 02: Making the Transition from Hospital to Primary Care
- 5.3Module 03: Working Safely
- 5.4Module 04: Patient Focus
- 5.5Module 05: Team Working and Working with Other Professionals
- 5.6Module 06: Working with Vulnerable Groups
- 5.7Module 07: Carer Support
- 5.8Module 09: Diagnostic Testing
- 5.9Module 08: Safety, Infection Control & Hygiene
- 5.10Module 10: Medication Administration
- 5.11Module 11: Documentation and Informatics
- 5.12Module 12: Comfort and Sleep
- 5.13Module 13: Nursing, Healing, and Caring
FAQs
The first aid course depends on workplace risk. Low-risk workplaces often use online first aid awareness training, while higher-risk environments require Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work. Employers decide this based on risk assessments, job roles, and hazards. Online courses support awareness but do not replace regulated training.
You can join our First aid at work course for an affordable price of £19.99 only. Our online first aid awareness course is very affordable, whereas regulated Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work courses cost more due to practical delivery. Prices vary by provider, delivery format, and location, so learners should always check current provider fees.
First aid course length depends on the course type. Our online first aid at work course typically takes a few hours. Some First Aid at Work courses can usually last one to three days. The duration reflects depth, responsibility, and practical skill coverage.
Yes, you can refuse a voluntary first aid course. Employees are not normally forced to become designated first aiders, although employers may expect basic safety or awareness training. Expectations depend on workplace policies, job responsibilities, and health and safety arrangements rather than compulsory legal requirements for all staff.
Yes, our online first aid training is valid for the workplace. It supports first aid knowledge, refresher learning, and confidence-building but does not replace regulated Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work courses, where hands-on practical training and assessment are required by employers.
FAW and EFAW differ in scope. Emergency First Aid at Work is a one-day course for low-risk workplaces, while First Aid at Work is a three-day course covering broader injuries, illnesses, and responsibilities needed in higher-risk environments and larger organisations.
Employers must provide appropriate first aid arrangements. UK employers assess workplace risks and ensure suitable first aid provision, which may include trained staff, awareness training, equipment, or procedures. The level of training depends on workplace size, hazards, and operational risks identified through assessment.
Our First Aid at Work course does not qualify first aiders. It is a CPD-accredited first aid awareness course designed to build knowledge and confidence, not a regulated First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification required for formally appointed workplace first aiders.
First aid training refresh is commonly recommended every 2-3 years. Many workplaces follow best practice by refreshing regulated first aid training every two to three years or when risks change. Online first aid awareness courses are often used between renewals to maintain confidence and understanding.
Yes, first aid training is a must for ensuring workplace safety. Training requirements vary based on workplace risk assessments and job responsibilities. Employers must ensure adequate first aid provision, but not every employee must complete the same level of first aid training.
You can take first aid training independently. Individuals may enrol for personal development, confidence, or CPD records without employer approval. Whether employers accept the training depends on workplace requirements and whether regulated practical certification is needed for specific roles.
Our first aid at work training is suitable for offices. Office environments are usually low-risk, making first aid awareness training valuable for preparedness, confidence, and emergency awareness while waiting for professional help or designated first aiders.
Our first aid at work course covers incident management, casualty assessment, CPR awareness, bleeding control, shock, burns, fractures, sudden illness, and understanding when and how to contact emergency services.
This course helps prepare learners for FAW. It provides foundation knowledge and confidence in first aid principles, supporting progression into Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work courses without replacing required practical training.
CPD first aid certificates are widely recognised. Many UK employers accept CPD certificates for awareness training and staff development records, while regulated First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificates are required for designated first aider roles.
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Course Features
- Lectures 52
- Quiz 1
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level Level 3
- Language English
- Students 4115
- Assessments Yes
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