At RTG, we offer a range of First Aid training courses designed to cover a variety of scenarios including workplace first aid, paediatric first aid and refresher courses. Our courses range in duration from 3 hours to 3 days. All courses we offer result in a FAA award upon successful completion. Find out more about our courses:

Emergency First Aid At Work 

Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for an Emergency First Aider in the Workplace, this one-day qualification meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

A minimum of six contact hours in the classroom.

FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) & Award in Emergency First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting 
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Burns
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Anatomy
  • Choking
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Minor injuries
  • Epilepsy
  • Basic hygiene in First Aid
  • Bleeding control
  • Shock

 Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.

First Aid At Work 

Where a workplace first aid risk assessment identifies a need for a First Aider in the Workplace, this three-day qualification will give the participants a qualification to the highest level of First Aid, meeting the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982.

A minimum of 18 hours spread over at least three days.

FAA Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) & Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6

A range of outdoor First Aid related subjects are covered including:

  • What is outdoor first aid?
  • First aid equipment
  • Summon assistance
  • Monitoring
  • Scene survey
  • Primary survey
  • Secondary assessment
  • Resuscitation
  • Disorders of respiration
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Hypovolaemic shock

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. Learners will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. It should be noted that if the qualification expires a person is no longer considered competent to act as a first aider in the workplace.

Annual First Aid Refresher Course

Although it is not mandatory, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommend that qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders undertake an annual refresher course in order to keep their skills up-to-date and refreshed. This three hour annual refresher course has been designed to meet that requirement and will help First Aiders to maintain their skills and knowledge whilst also keeping up-to-date with any changes to protocols.

A minimum of 3 hours.

Refresher

A range of subjects is covered including:

  • Responsibilities
  • Communication skills
  • Primary survey
  • Top-to-toe survey
  • Secondary assessment
  • Action for vomit
  • Resuscitation
  • Chain of Survival
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Bandaging
  • Hygiene

Certification Although there is no formal assessment, the trainer will assess each individual throughout the course and issue a non-regulated certificate of achievement where the required level of attainment has been met.

Basic Life Support

This regulated Level 2 Basic Life Support qualification will give learners the skills, knowledge and practical competence to administer first aid until professional medical help arrives. It is particularly suitable for healthcare professionals for the purpose of Continual Professional Development (CPD).

 A minimum of 3 contact hours in the classroom.

FAA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support (RQF)

A range of subjects is covered including:

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Primary Survey
  • Recovery position
  • Choking

This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

Emergency Paediatric First Aid 

This one-day Emergency Paediatric First Aid course has been designed for those who have an interest in child and infant Basic Life Support, including parents, guardians and family members.

Total qualification Time (TQT) is 7 hours, with at least 6 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom, plus some pre-course study.

FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) & Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Role of the Paediatric First Aider
  • Seizure
  • Primary survey
  • Choking
  • Resuscitation (CPR including the safe use of an AED)
  • Minor injuries
  • Wounds, bleeding and shock
  • Recovery position

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years.

Paediatric First Aid

This course has been developed for those who are working with children and infants. It will be of particular interest to teachers, child minders, crèche assistants, playgroup personnel and anyone else who has a responsibility for their welfare whilst in your care. The purpose of the qualification is for the learner to attain the knowledge and practical competence required to deal with a range of paediatric first aid situations.

Total qualification Time (TQT) is 15 hours, with at least 12 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) in the classroom over a minimum of 2 days plus independent pre and post course study.

FAA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) & Award in Paediatric First Aid at SCQF Level 6.

A range of subjects is covered including:-

  • What is first aid?
  • Primary survey
  • Recovery position
  • Resuscitation and AED
  • Choking
  • Common Injuries

The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and the learners will be required to complete a multiple-choice question assessment paper at the end of the programme. A three-year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Forestry First Aid

This qualification has been designed to provide the knowledge and competence for a learner to deal with emergency first aid situations in a forestry/agricultural environment. This qualification is designed to supplement a First Aider’s existing First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and covers the recommended topics stated in the Forestry Commission First Aid policy 2015.

A minimum of 2 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

FAA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid (RQF).

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Emergency planning and remote medical assistance 
  • Catastrophic Bleeding Control
  • Crush injuries
  • Effects of extreme cold
  • Lyme disease

The practical and theoretical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and a three year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Outdoor First Aid 

This comprehensive two-day qualification is designed for outdoor professionals and employees who work in rural or remote environments. It will enable learners to undertake the role of the First Aider when emergency medical assistance could be more than 30 minutes away. It will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to respond to a range of emergency outdoor situations including when and how to move a casualty, major illnesses and injuries, administering CPR and managing an unresponsive casualty.

The minimum classroom contact time of 16 hours must be delivered over a minimum of 2 days.

FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF).

A range of outdoor First Aid related subjects are covered including:

  • What is outdoor first aid?
  •  Incident management
  • First aid equipment
  • Bones, joints and muscle injuries
  • Summon assistance
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Monitoring
  • Chest and abdominal injuries
  • Scene survey
  • Major illnesses
  • Primary survey
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Secondary assessment
  • Extreme heat and cold
  • Resuscitation
  • Burns
  • Disorders of respiration
  • Eye injuries
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Poisoning
  • Hypovolaemic shock

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement.

Emergency Outdoor First Aid

This one-day emergency outdoor first aid qualification will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to respond to a range of emergency outdoor situations in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available.

The minimum classroom contact time of 8 hours must be delivered over a minimum of 1 day.

FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency Outdoor First Aid (RQF).

A range of outdoor First Aid related subjects are covered including:

  • What is outdoor first aid?
  • First aid equipment
  • Summon assistance
  • Monitoring
  • Scene survey
  • Primary survey
  • Secondary assessment
  • Resuscitation
  • Disorders of respiration
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Hypovolaemic shock

The qualification is valid for three years from the date of achievement. Learners will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further three years. It should be noted that if the qualification expires a person is no longer considered competent to act as a first aider in the workplace.

Student First Aid 

The Student First Aid course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid treatment confidently and safely. The course is suitable for students aged 11 years and over and fulfils the requirements of the Department for Education in respect of statutory first aid training.

A minimum of three contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

FAA Level 2 Award in Student First Aid (RQF) & Award in Student First Aid at SCQF Level.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Emergency planning and remote medical assistance 
  • Catastrophic Bleeding Control
  • Crush injuries
  • Effects of extreme cold
  • Lyme disease

The practical and theoretical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and a three year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Management of Anaphylaxis

An Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening, serious allergic reaction to an allergen such as food substances or insect stings. If it is not treated appropriately, it may cause death. This training is for qualified First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders to enable them to recognise and treat anaphylaxis safely and effectively. This course is suitable for all First Aiders and healthcare professionals, as well as those in a high risk environment where such medication is available.

This is a classroom-based course of 6 contact hours.

FAA Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) & Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis at SCQF Level 6.

A range of subjects are covered including:

  • Responsibilities and reporting
  • Assessment of the situation
  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
  • Infection control
  • Resuscitation
  • AED functions
  • Defibrillation procedures
  • Safety measures

This qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of achievement. The learner will need to complete the full course again to requalify for a further 3 years. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.

Activity First Aid – Units 1 & 2 

Specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation. Not only is Basic Life Support included, but many other First Aid conditions are also included, making this qualification very comprehensive. This Level 3 qualification is made up of two units including First Aid Essentials. It is specifically designed for those who are involved in any form of activity, including sports, leisure and recreation.

A minimum of 12 contact hours in the classroom.

FAA Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid (RQF) & Award in Activity First Aid at SCQF Level 6.

The course is made up of practical and theoretical sessions delivered by your Instructor who will provide a detailed course programme.
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe anaphylaxis
  • Identify triggers for anaphylaxis
  • Describe life threatening problems associated with the:
    • Airway
    • Breathing
    • Circulation
    • Disability (Neurological status)
    • Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes)
  • Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injector
  • Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach
  • Demonstrate a recovery position
  • Demonstrate resuscitation for adult and/or child
  • Recognise the need to use an auto-injector
  • Prepare medication for administration during anaphylaxis treatment
  • Demonstrate the safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector using a training device
  • Safely dispose of sharps according to agreed ways of working
  • Handover the casualty to a medical professional

This qualification lasts for 3 years. To renew the qualification, learners will need to retake the full course. However, it is recommended that during the 3-year period, the learners attend annual refresher courses.

Contact us to about booking your First Aid Course.