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Emergency First Aid At Work Course For Low-Risk Workplaces, Appointed First Aiders & 1 Day Workplace First Aid Certification
The 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work course is a practical, accredited programme designed for individuals who need the knowledge and confidence to act quickly when a workplace emergency happens. Delivered by Acadame, this QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work helps candidates develop the essential first aid skills needed to respond to incidents such as an unresponsive casualty, choking, external bleeding, shock, and minor injuries.
This emergency first aid at work training is ideal for lower-risk workplaces, smaller teams, or organisations that have identified through their first aid needs assessment that a trained emergency first aider is appropriate. UK employers must make suitable first aid arrangements based on their workplace hazards, workforce, and working environment, and some businesses may need trained first aiders rather than only an appointed person.
Throughout the day, candidates take part in practical activities and guided scenarios that help build real confidence, not just theoretical knowledge. The course covers core life-saving actions including CPR, the recovery position, dealing with choking, controlling life-threatening bleeding, and providing first aid for common workplace incidents. HSE guidance also makes clear that employers should assess the likely first aid needs of their workplace and ensure the provision is appropriate.
Acadame delivers this 1 day first aid course at training centres in Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool. We can also deliver onsite nationwide for employers, and through our managed service and trusted partner network we can often help open up local delivery options across the UK for businesses needing training in other areas.
Fire safety and first aid often go hand in hand. Fire Marshal / Warden training helps strengthen your wider emergency preparedness and evacuation arrangements.
Find Out MoreIf your environment involves higher hazards, larger teams, or more complex risks, the 3 Day First Aid at Work coursemay be the more suitable option.
Find Out MoreEssential Emergency First Aid Skills
Gain practical workplace first aid skills that help you respond quickly to incidents including collapse, choking, bleeding, shock, and minor injury.
Recognised Level 3 Qualification
Achieve the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, giving employers confidence that trained personnel are in place.
Support Workplace Compliance
Help your organisation meet its duty to make appropriate first aid arrangements under workplace first aid legislation and HSE guidance.
Confidence To Act In Real Situations
Develop the confidence to stay calm, assess an incident, and provide immediate assistance until professional help arrives.
Stronger Safety Culture
Having trained emergency first aiders in the workplace supports a safer working environment for colleagues, visitors, and contractors.
A Practical Step For Responsible Employees
Whether you are an appointed first aider, team member, supervisor, or business owner, this course gives you a valuable workplace skill that can make a real difference.
This Emergency First Aid at Work course is suitable for candidates who need a recognised 1 day first aid qualification for the workplace. It is often chosen for:
employees nominated as emergency first aiders
staff in lower-risk workplaces such as offices, retail, hospitality, education, and some service environments
small businesses needing practical first aid cover
supervisors, team leaders, and responsible persons who may need to respond to an incident
employers looking to strengthen their first aid provision following a first aid needs assessment
For workplaces with higher hazards, larger teams, remote working conditions, machinery, or more significant risks, the 3 Day First Aid at Work course may be more appropriate. HSE guidance states that first aid provision should be based on the specific hazards and circumstances of the workplace.
Understand The Role And Responsibilities Of A First Aider
the role and responsibilities of a first aider
how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
the need for consent to provide first aid
Be Able To Assess An Incident
conducting a scene survey
conducting a primary survey of a casualty
summoning appropriate assistance when necessary
Be Able To Provide First Aid To An Unresponsive Casualty
when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
when to place a casualty into the recovery position
demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position
how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is Choking
mild choking
severe choking
Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With External Bleeding
the severity of external bleeding
demonstrating how to control external bleeding
Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is In Shock
recognising a casualty who is suffering from shock
how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Injuries
small cuts
grazes
bruises
small splinters
Know How To Administer First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Burns And Scalds
dealing with minor burns and scalds in line with accepted current practice
The assessment process follows a two-step journey:
Step 1. Practical Observations
Candidates will be observed to ensure that they can:
conduct a scene survey
conduct a primary survey of a casualty
summon appropriate assistance when necessary
identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
demonstrate adult CPR using a manikin
identify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing whilst the casualty is in the recovery position
identify when a casualty is choking
demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening
demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
Step 2. Multiple Choice Examination
The examination consists of 15 multiple-choice questions.
pass mark: 11 correct answers
maximum time limit: 30 minutes
What Is The Emergency First Aid At Work Course?
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a 1 day first aid course that provides candidates with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to deal with common workplace emergencies. It is a recognised option for many lower-risk workplaces.
Who Should Attend Emergency First Aid At Work Training?
This course is suitable for candidates who have been identified as needing emergency first aid training in the workplace, especially in lower-risk settings. It is also useful for employers, supervisors, office staff, and responsible persons who want formal workplace first aid training.
Is This A Level 3 First Aid Qualification?
Yes. Successful candidates receive the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, a recognised workplace first aid qualification.
How Long Does The 1 Day Emergency First Aid At Work Course Take?
The course is completed in one day and includes both practical training and assessment.
What Does The EFAW Course Cover?
The course covers the role of the first aider, incident assessment, CPR, recovery position, choking, seizures, bleeding, shock, minor injuries, and minor burns and scalds.
Is Emergency First Aid At Work Suitable For High-Risk Workplaces?
Not always. If your business operates in a higher-risk environment, uses machinery, has larger numbers of staff, or has more significant hazards, the 3 Day First Aid at Work course may be the better choice. HSE guidance says first aid provision should match the hazards and risks in the workplace.
How Long Is The Emergency First Aid At Work Certificate Valid For?
The certificate is valid for three years. After that, candidates should retake training to remain current and competent.
Do I Need Any Previous Experience Or Qualifications?
No previous first aid qualification is required. This course is suitable for beginners and those taking on workplace first aid responsibilities for the first time.
Where Can I Take The Emergency First Aid At Work Course?
Acadame offers this course in Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Manchester and Liverpool. We also deliver onsite nationwide, and can support local delivery requests through our wider managed service network.
Why Is Emergency First Aid At Work Training Important?
First aid training helps people respond quickly, correctly, and confidently in an emergency. It can support legal compliance, improve workplace safety, and potentially make a life-saving difference before emergency services arrive. Employers are required to make appropriate first aid arrangements for their workplace.
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Fri 10 Apr 2026
08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
Fri 10 Apr 2026
08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
Thu 16 Apr 2026
08:45 AM BST - 03:30 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
Tue 21 Apr 2026
08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM BST - 04:00 PM BST (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
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08:45 AM GMT - 04:00 PM GMT (1 day)
During this 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work training course, Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations, including: managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds and bleeding and minor injuries.
More InformationOnline first aid training can be a useful way to support annual refresher training, helping candidates revisit key knowledge between formal practical courses. However, recognised First Aid at Work training must still include face-to-face instruction and practical assessment to confirm competence.
