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First Aid at Work for Workplace Awareness
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
2.4 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

The First Aid at Work for Workplace Awareness course is designed to provide learners with a clear understanding of first aid principles and responsibilities within workplace environments. This course focuses on awareness of first aid arrangements, typical workplace incidents, and appropriate responses rather than practical, assessed, or certified first aid training.

Learners explore the role of first aid within organisational settings, including how workplaces prepare for emergencies, assess risks, and support employee wellbeing. The course introduces common injuries, accidents, and serious incidents that may occur at work, helping learners understand how first aid awareness supports safety and preparedness.

Key areas include the role of the workplace first aider, first aid needs assessments, equipment awareness, assessing casualties, and recognising when emergency services are required. The course also addresses mental illness awareness and emergency first aid concepts from an educational perspective.

Rather than qualifying learners as workplace first aiders, this course builds general understanding, safety awareness, and responsible decision-making related to first aid in professional environments.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

12
sections
12
lectures
2h 22m
total

Description

This First Aid at Work for Workplace Awareness course consists of 10 structured modules, followed by an assessment, each designed to develop informed awareness of workplace first aid responsibilities and safety considerations.

The course begins with an introduction to first aid at work, outlining why first aid arrangements are important in workplace environments. The role of the first aider in the workplace examines responsibilities and boundaries from an awareness perspective, without providing certification or authority.

First aid needs assessment for the workplace explores how organisations identify risks and plan appropriate first aid provision. First aid materials, equipment, and essentials introduce common items used in workplace first aid and their purpose.

Assessing a casualty and performing CPR are covered at an awareness level only, focusing on recognising emergencies and understanding escalation rather than hands-on instruction. Common injuries and conditions explore typical workplace health incidents.

Common workplace accidents and injuries examine risks across different working environments, while serious incidents focus on recognising critical situations and responding appropriately.

Mental illness introduces awareness of mental health considerations in the workplace and the importance of support and escalation. Emergency first aid concludes the course by examining immediate response awareness before completion of the final assessment.

Certification

After successful completion of the First Aid at Work for Workplace Awareness course, learners receive a free digital certificate from Reed confirming course completion. A provider-issued certificate is also available following verification, with optional premium certificates and academic transcripts available separately.

Who is this course for?

This First Aid at Work course is suitable for individuals seeking awareness of workplace first aid arrangements and safety responsibilities. It is ideal for employees, supervisors, team leaders, managers, health and safety representatives, or anyone wishing to understand first aid principles within a work setting.

Requirements

No formal qualifications or prior first aid experience are required to enrol on this First Aid at Work course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

This First Aid at Work course supports general workplace safety awareness and professional development. It may complement roles involving staff supervision, health and safety awareness, or workplace coordination, but it does not replace formal First Aid at Work certification or regulated training.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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