First Aid Awareness
Provide effective first aid to a casualty. This half-day course covers the first aider’s role, the primary survey, CPR and defibrillation, the recovery position and common emergency scenarios.
About the course
Everyday first aid confidence for your whole team
First Aid Awareness gives every member of staff the fundamentals: what to do first, how to keep a casualty safe, and how to respond to the most common emergencies. By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain the first aider’s role and the three aims of first aid
- Know your legal duties, RIDDOR reporting and DNACPR/ReSPECT decisions
- Work through the primary survey (DRCABCDE) in the correct order
- Give effective CPR, use an AED, and respond to choking
- Place someone in the recovery position and recognise a suspected spinal injury
- Recognise and respond to burns, asthma attacks and seizures
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Seven areas build from the basics to emergency scenarios your staff may face.
The role of the first aider
- What first aid achieves, and the three aims of first aid
- First aid kit contents
Legislation, records and DNACPR/ReSPECT decisions
- Your legal duties and RIDDOR reporting
- Record-keeping and data protection
- DNACPR and ReSPECT decisions
Primary survey: DRCABCDE
- Why a structured primary survey matters
- Danger, response and catastrophic bleeding
- Airway, breathing and circulation
- Disability (ACVPU, FAST) and exposure
CPR, defibrillation and choking
- Giving effective CPR and using an AED
- When to stop CPR
- Recognising and responding to choking
Breathing casualties: secondary survey, recovery position and spinal injury
- Secondary survey (SAMPLE)
- Placing someone in the recovery position
- Suspected spinal injury
Wounds, burns and head injuries
- Head injuries — signs to look out for
- Types of bleeding and controlling severe bleeding
- Burns, scalds and chemical burns
Asthma and seizures
- Recognising and responding to an asthma attack
- Seizures — recognition, first aid and when to call 999
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your workplace or setting, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the First Aid Awareness course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care settings, schools & nurseries, community groups, families & carers, offices & workplaces. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring First Aid Awareness training to your setting
Delivered on-site at your workplace or setting, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our first aid training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.