2. First Aid Training

The First Aid Risk Assessment you have completed will have identified the number of trained first-aiders you will need.

If you are worried that you haven’t got this number right, the rule of thumb is one first-aider for every 25 people.

Types of First Aid Training The two main types of first aid training are: 1 day emergency first aid at work training 3 day first aid at work training The 1-day course is designed to make the trainee feel confident enough to deal with any life-threatening first aid emergency.

It is ideal for those in a low-risk environment such as an office.

The certificate lasts for three years, although it is considered good practice to take an annual refresher course.

This course (and the...

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How to identify and then provide your organisation's first aid training needs.

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