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The Emergency First Aid at Work Awareness Course is ideal for businesses, especially in low-risk environments. This course covers all the core competencies outlined by the HSE, making it an acceptable workplace first aid course. Completing this course allows you to be an appointed first aider in the low-risk workplace. It meets HSE workplace first aid requirements and aligns with the latest UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. Event details: Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025 Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm Location: Ongar Business Centre, The Gables, Fyfield Rd, Ongar CM5 0GA The course covers: 1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider a. Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider b. Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others c. Identify the need for consent to provide first aid 2. Be able to assess an incident a. Conduct a scene survey b. Conduct a primary survey of a casualty c. Summon appropriate assistance when necessary 3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty a. Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) b. Demonstrate CPR using a manikin (including the use of an AED device) c. Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position d. Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position e. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure 4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking a. Identify when choking is: - mild-severe b. Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking 5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding a. Identify the severity of external bleeding b. Demonstrate control of external bleeding 6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock a. Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock b. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock 7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries a. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: small cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters b. Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds Everyone who attends will receive a certificate and a first aid textbook. About the host: David Hewitt, East Saxon Training Founded founded by David Hewitt in 2020, East Saxon Training provides bespoke, engaging training and consultancy services across Essex, East Anglia, and surrounding areas. With over 30 years of management experience in healthcare, construction, and the charity sector, David delivers practical, memorable courses in areas such as first aid, fire safety, mental health awareness, and team development. Known for his clear, relatable, and confidence-building approach, David’s training goes beyond compliance, combining real-world insight with humour and interactive learning. He also volunteers with the Samaritans, reflecting his strong commitment to wellbeing and community support. Find out more about David and East Saxon Training: https://www.eastsaxontraining.com/ This workshop is provided courtesy of Backing Essex Business. Fully-funded by Essex County Council and delivered by Let’s Do Business Group. Backing Essex Business (Formerly Back to Business Essex) is here to support business growth across the county, promoting economic growth and creating jobs, by providing free business support, access to finance and training. For more information visit https: www.backingessexbusiness.co.uk Please click here to see the Backing Essex Business Privacy Policy

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Emergency Paediatric First Aid delivered by healthcare professionals - Educating through Experience

Emergency First Aid at Work delivered by healthcare professionals - Educating through Experience

Beginners' Course at Aycliffe Archers - consists of 4 x 2hr group sessions indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex follwed by 2 x 2hr sessions outdoors at Moor Lane Sports Club. Learn how to shoot safely and sucessfully. Led by fully qualified, insured and DBS checked coaches.

Beginners' Course at Aycliffe Archers - consists of 4 x 2hr group sessions indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex follwed by 2 x 2hr sessions outdoors at Moor Lane Sports Club. Learn how to shoot safely and sucessfully. Led by fully qualified, insured and DBS checked coaches.

Beginners' Course at Aycliffe Archers - consists of 4 x 2hr group sessions indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex follwed by 2 x 2hr sessions outdoors at Moor Lane Sports Club. Learn how to shoot safely and sucessfully. Led by fully qualified, insured and DBS checked coaches.

Beginners' Course at Aycliffe Archers - consists of 4 x 2hr group sessions indoors at the Oakleaf Sports Complex follwed by 2 x 2hr sessions outdoors at Moor Lane Sports Club. Learn how to shoot safely and sucessfully. Led by fully qualified, insured and DBS checked coaches.

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This qualification is ideal for those already working, or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982. Topics within this qualification are regarded by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) as being important in maintaining good practice in the safe, prompt and effective treatment of injuries and ill health in the workplace. How long will it take me to achieve this qualification? This is a 1 credit qualification, with a guided learning hour’s value of 8 and it has a minimum contact time of 6 hours, which is typically delivered via a 1 day course. How is the qualification assessed? Learners must undertake a practical assessment of their competence along with a short open response knowledge assessment, where learners are required to provide a short response to a prescribed series of questions. What next? In line with guidance provided by the HSE, the qualification supports/approves work place emergency first aiders for a period of 3 years, after which point learners will need to retake the course. In addition to this, it is also recommended that learners refresh their knowledge annually.   Cost – £49.00 per delegate (including refreshments, certificates and workbooks) Get in touch via the contact us page for up and coming dates. Why not use your place of work and let us take the burden of travelling away from you.