First Aid Courses

Learn how to take control of a medical emergency in the workplace with our First Aid Courses. It gives you the skills and confidence to handle any crisis.

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First Aid

Do you want to make sure that if there are any medical emergencies, you can take control and know what to do? Then a First Aid course is for you.
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First Aid Short Course

A course in First Aid is a very beneficial one to do. It is useful across all industries and could even help you save someone’s life if it comes down to it.
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We all want an accident-free workplace. However, medical emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Think you have what it takes to offer assistance until medical personnel arrive? Our First Aid Courses are just what you need. Gain the skills that will allow you to help in an emergency.

Benefits of Studying First Aid Courses

The advantages of studying a First Aid Course speaks for itself. The skills you will learn will make you an asset in every workplace you enter. Benefits of studying a First Aid Course include:

Need for a First Aider in Every Business

Every workplace is required to have a first aider. This person can either be assigned, or a volunteer. No matter the industry you are in, your skills will be needed in all businesses.

Learn Life-saving Techniques

With a First Aid Course, you will gain the skills that will assist in life or death situations. Until medics arrive on the scene, it is your responsibility to use the techniques learned to control the emergency.

Looks Great on Your CV

Impress recruiters with a first aid qualification. It looks great on your CV and cover letter. Depending on the career you choose, it could also make or break your chances of getting the job.

Offer Assistance Outside of the Workplace

Studying first aid not only holds many benefits for the workplace. It is one of those skills that can be used outside of the workplace. Whether you are on a trip with colleagues, or outing with your family and friends.

First Aid Courses Available to you

Ready to learn the skills that will benefit your employer and career? Then take this opportunity to study our First Aid Courses. We offer two amazing courses you can study via distance learning. These courses include:

Entry Requirement

Our First Aid programmes are Open Access Courses. This means that our entry requirements are less strict, giving more people the opportunity to study with us. It also means you can study without matric. To enrol, all you need is the ability to read, write and understand English.

A CPR dummy being used to teach the practical side of first aid courses

What do you do on a First Aid Course?

First Aid Courses are a mixture of practical work and theory. You will learn how to:

  • Examine an accident
  • Use basic life support 
  • overcome a life threatening situation 
  • Treat burns 
  • Assist a choking individual
  • The importance and principles of first aid 
  • The appropriate first aid procedures to use in case of emergency 
  • Anatomy of the body and organ systems

These are just some key things that will be taught to you in a first aid course.

The Importance of First Aid in the Workplace

Many people make excuses about why they cannot commit to first aid training. But first aid skills are vital in any workplace, and should be taken more seriously. 

Faster Response in Cases of Emergencies 

In the case of a workplace accident, first aiders can be the difference between life and death. Staff trained in first aid will know how to use CPR and understand what steps to take in case of an emergency.

Reduces Workplace Accidents 

Our first aid course will make you more mindful of safety in the workplace. When staff members have first aid skills they are able to spot harmful situations and avoid them easier than before.

Positive Work Environment 

If employers know how to react in case of emergencies, they feel safe. Working in a safe environment boosts morale and reduces anxiety in the case of an accident. 

First Aid Kits Will be Used Correctly 

Many workplaces have first aid kits, but do not use them correctly. Often the first aid kits are not stocked up regularly and become wasteful. With first aid training, you will learn what your first aid kit needs to be useful. 

Safety While Working Alone

If you work remotely or completely alone then first aid training will really help you in case of emergency. Your skills will buy you some time until the first responders arrive. 

A first aid kit against a blue backdrop being used properly due to skills learnt in first aid courses.

Will First Aid Courses Help With my Career?

Wondering if completing first aid courses will help your career? The answer is yes! The work environment is incredibly tough, and you need all the help you can get to make your CV stand out. Here’s how first aid training can assist in your career:

  • First aid skills are sought after: By law all employers must have a first aider on the premise. If you already have these skills then employers won’t need to spend money training you. Making you a very attractive job candidate.
  • You can use your first aid skills in any situation: The skills taught to you in first aid will help in other aspects of your job. It will teach you how to keep calm in case of emergencies, hide high levels of stress and make decisions.
  • Shows that you’re a go-getter: enrolling into our first aid courses will show employers that you are focused on improving yourself. This is a trait most employers look for when hiring. 

Who Should do a First Aid Course?

Everyone should at some point enrol into first aid courses – even children! However, for the following groups, first aid training should be essential. 

Parents 

Children get into tricky situations every day. Some of the most common injuries for children are burns, chocking and much more. With training you will learn how to handle these situations calmly and with confidence. 

Adult Caregivers 

CPR and first aid skills are essential for anyone living with or working for an elderly person. Even a minor cut for an older person could become dangerous. Medication and lack of physical ability put elder people at a higher risk. 

Job-Seekers in Certain Fields

If you are going into the following fields, you should consider enrolling into our courses. 

  • Daycare staff 
  • Flight attendants 
  • Construction jobs 
  • Teachers 
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