First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid at Work

Why First Aid?

First Aid knowledge is more than a legal requirement in many workplaces—it’s a vital skill that empowers individuals and teams to respond confidently during emergencies. Here’s why our First Aid at Work course is a smart investment:

• Enhanced workplace safety: Equip your team with the ability to handle injuries, choking incidents, allergic reactions, and other common emergencies—before professional medical help arrives.
• Legal compliance: Understand workplace laws, health & safety obligations, and your responsibilities for providing first aid coverage.
• Peace of mind: Whether you’re in an office, retail store, restaurant, or on site, knowing first aid allows you to act quickly and appropriately in critical moments.
• Real‑world preparedness: From performing CPR and using the recovery position to treating sprains, asthma attacks or secondary illnesses—these skills are taught with clear, practical instruction.
• Everyday usefulness: First aid isn’t just for work. It’s a skill that benefits families, friends, and your community in daily life.
• Accredited certification: Once you complete the course, you’ll receive CPD‑accredited proof of your learning—boosting your confidence and credibility.

 

Course Features & Benefits

• CPD Accredited – Recognised certification to boost your professional credibility
• Expert-Curated Content – Developed by certified first aid professionals with real-world experience
• Instant Certification – Receive your digital certificate immediately; printed copies dispatched the next working day
• 100% Online & Interactive – Engaging, voice-narrated modules accessible anytime, anywhere
• Flexible, Self-Paced Learning – Study at your convenience on laptop, tablet, or smartphone
• 24/7 Learner Support – Get help whenever you need it with round-the-clock assistance

 

👥 Who Should Enrol in the First Aid at Work Course?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build essential first aid skills—whether for the workplace or everyday life. It’s perfectly suited for:

• Office-based professionals
• Self-employed individuals and freelancers
• Casual or part-time workers
• Employees in warehouses, retail, or light industrial settings
• Anyone starting their journey into first aid training

No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and be prepared.

🎓 Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive an instant digital certificate to download and share. A printed certificate can also be delivered to your door for a small additional fee.

All Imperium Academy courses are fully accredited, ensuring you gain relevant, up-to-date knowledge and skills to enhance your professional competence and confidence.

While our certificates do not have an expiry date, we recommend renewing your training every 12 months to stay current with best practices.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this First Aid at Work course, learners will be able to:

• Confidently manage and take control of emergency situations in the workplace
• Provide initial care for minor injuries and prepare more serious wounds for medical attention
• Assess the condition of a casualty and determine the appropriate response
• Respond effectively to serious incidents, including seizures, head injuries, and breathing difficulties
• Carry out life-saving procedures such as placing someone in the recovery position or administering CPR

 

📝 Assessment

• To complete the course, you’ll take a short online assessment designed to test your understanding of the material.
• Your answers are marked instantly, so you’ll receive your results immediately. If you don’t pass the first time, don’t worry—you can retake the assessment as many times as needed, at no additional cost.
• All assessments are included in your one-time course fee.

 

 Module 01: Introduction to Workplace First Aid

Module One introduces the basic principles of First Aid in the workplace and the important responsibilities that a First-Aider must own. It also looks at the requirements of a good First Aid kit and the importance of preventing cross-infection. It also provides a pointer towards initial actions to take when an emergency is encountered.

Module 02: Legal Framework for Workplace First Aid

In Module Two, we explain the legal duties of an employer (and employee) has in regard to providing First Aid equipment and facilities. It also covers the UK legislation that is currently in place, to ensure that the appropriate workers are trained in First Aid skills, along with further health and safety directives. The importance of accident reporting is examined as well.

Module 03: Incident Management at Work

In Module Three, we look at the way in which First Aid personnel should take charge during incidents and guide events. This naturally leads to the recommended actions to take during an emergency, where they will be influential in conducting safety during accidents involving fire, electricity, and water. This module also emphasises the need for self-safety as a First-Aider.

Module 04: Primary Survey

In Module Four, we look at the importance of a Primary Survey during an incident. It emphasises the importance of recording and understanding all the information that can be taken from the casualty and the incident. The module also instructs the way a Recovery Position can be applied to a patient.

Module 05: Secondary Survey

Module Five explains the purpose of a Secondary Survey and why it may not always be necessary. It covers the benefits of a more protracted examination and detailed investigation into an incident. We explain the procedural steps of the survey and just how much it can influence the treatment of the casualty.

Module 06: Basic First-Aid Techniques

Module Six comprehensively describes the most commonly used First Aid techniques. We cover the “Chain of Survival”, and the key recommendations in an emergency. The components of a First Aid kit are also explored, with descriptions of how to apply dressings, bandages, and slings. The life-extending procedures involving CPR and AEDs are highlighted as well.

Module 07: Dealing with Minor Injuries at the Workplace

Module Seven describes the majority of minor injuries that a First-Aider can expect to encounter. It looks at the wide variety of common ailments and wounds that can occur easily, and how best to deal with them. The module also highlights the injuries that can escalate in severity and what to do to ensure the safety of the casualty.

Module 08: Secondary Illness Loss of Responsiveness and CPR

Module Eight starts to cover the Secondary Illnesses that a First-Aider can come across. This module specifically explains the actions required when an adult, child, or baby becomes unconscious. It also goes into detail on how to check for breathing problems and apply resuscitation techniques.

 Module 09: Secondary Illness Breathing Problems

Module Nine continues the theme of treating Secondary illness in a casualty. This module covers the conditions that can cause severe breathing difficulties in an individual, how they should be appropriately treated, and when emergency services should become involved.

Module 10: Secondary Illnesses and Injuries

Module Ten continues to look at Secondary Injuries that arise from long-time medical conditions or injuries. This covers a range of issues from complications caused by excessive bleeding to the effects of Epilepsy, and the causes of Heart Attacks. The module also covers the different types of diabetes, and what causes the body to go into shock.

Module 11: Dealing With Fractures and Dislocations

Module Eleven comprehensibly covers the different types of fractures and dislocations. It looks at the different ways bones can break or splinter, along with the appropriate treatment a First Aider can perform. We also cover the risks behind head injuries and how bone displacement should be handled.

Module 12: Call for an Emergency

Module Twelve covers and summarizes the different types of emergency services that are available in the UK. This final module will affirm the responsibilities of a First Aider and instructs the learner on how and when to call the appropriate services.