Emergency First Aid at Work

Additional information about this course

For Volunteering Matters service users only. No skills or experience needed.

Course aim

To introduce people to Emergency First Aid.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
• Be able to assess an emergency situation and act safely and effectively.
• Be able to provide First Aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
• Be able to provide First Aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• Nothing else is needed
• All materials will be provided

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading or pre course work is required

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/