Lone Working First Aid Course

Practical First Aid Skills For Lone Workers

Gain the knowledge needed to respond to common workplace emergencies when working alone, helping improve personal safety and early intervention.

Improved Emergency Confidence

Build confidence in dealing with incidents such as bleeding, burns, shock, asthma, anaphylaxis, and sudden illness without immediate colleague support.

Better Protection For Remote And Isolated Staff

Support employees who work in isolation by giving them practical lone worker first aid skills that can be applied in real workplace situations.

Supports Safer Lone Working Arrangements

Strengthen your organisation’s lone working arrangements by helping staff understand emergency actions, communication, and first aid responsibilities.

Relevant Training For Real Workplace Risks

This course can be tailored to reflect the types of incidents most likely to affect your staff, making the training more useful and role-specific.

Supports Employer Duty Of Care

Providing lone working first aid training helps demonstrate that your organisation takes employee welfare, risk reduction, and safe working seriously.

This course is suitable for employees whose work involves operating alone, away from immediate assistance, or in environments where emergency support may be delayed. It is particularly relevant for:

• Mobile workers

• Field service engineers

• Housing officers

• Care and support workers

• Security staff

• Delivery drivers

• Site-based workers operating alone

• Maintenance personnel

• Sales representatives working off-site

• Any employee identified through risk assessment as a lone worker

Unit 1 Responsibilities Of:

• Employer

• First Aider

Unit 2 The Principles Of First Aid

Unit 3 Emergency Actions – Calling For Help

Unit 4 Bleeding And Minor Injuries

Unit 5 Bandages And Dressings

Unit 6 Broken Bones

Unit 7 Burns And Scalds

Unit 8 Shock

Unit 9 Anaphylaxis

Unit 10 Asthma

Unit 11 Personal First Aid Kits

Unit 12 Record Keeping

The assessment process follows a two-step journey:

Step 1. Practical Observations

Delegates take part in practical first aid activities and scenario-based exercises so the trainer can assess their ability to apply key skills appropriately.

Step 2. Multiple Choice Examination

Candidates complete a multiple choice assessment to confirm understanding of the knowledge covered during the course.

What Is Lone Working First Aid Training?

Lone working first aid training is designed for employees who work alone or in isolated environments and need the skills to respond to emergencies when no immediate support is available.

Who Should Attend A Lone Worker First Aid Course?

This course is suitable for anyone whose role involves working alone, travelling between sites, visiting properties, working remotely, or carrying out duties in areas where help may not be close by.

What Does The Lone Working First Aid Course Cover?

The course covers the principles of first aid, emergency actions, bleeding, minor injuries, burns, broken bones, shock, asthma, anaphylaxis, record keeping, and the use of personal first aid kits.

How Long Does Lone Working First Aid Training Take?

This is a half day lone working first aid course, making it a practical option for employers who need focused first aid training with minimal disruption to the working day.

Is This Course Suitable For Employers With Mobile Or Remote Staff?

Yes. This training is ideal for organisations with lone workers, off-site teams, mobile employees, and staff operating in remote or isolated environments.

Will Delegates Receive A Certificate?

Yes. Successful candidates receive certification to confirm they have completed the training and achieved the required standard.

Can Lone Worker First Aid Training Be Delivered At Our Site?

Yes. Acadame can deliver this course onsite nationwide.

What Is The Difference Between This Course And Emergency First Aid At Work?

This course is designed around the needs and risks of people working alone, while the Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course is a broader accredited first aid qualification for workplace first aiders.

Is This Course Tailored To Workplace Risks?

Yes. The course can be tailored to reflect the working environment, typical incidents, and risk profile of the employer, making the learning more relevant to delegates.

Can This Course Support Lone Working Risk Control Measures?

Yes. While first aid training is only one part of lone worker safety, this course supports wider lone working arrangements by helping staff prepare for emergencies and respond more effectively.