First Aid

First Aid – in the Workplace

The Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.

These Regulations apply to all workplaces including those with less than five employees. They must also now cover your customers or guests.

As of October 2013 all HSE courses changed to SQA and Of qualifications. We are registered to teach all of the new courses, in their new formats within Scotland, England, Northern Ireland & Wales. These new First Aid qualifications are still valid for 3 years from date of passing the course

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First Aid – in a Childcare Environment

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) was introduced in September 2008. It requires at least 1 person with a Paediatric First Aid qualification to be on site at all times when children are present. From September 2016 all staff who care for 0 to 5 year olds are required to completed a specific course in Paediatric First Aid.

First Aid – SIA Door Supervisors & Security Guards

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) already expected applicants for a close protection licence to complete a first aid qualification before taking their licence-linked training. They now expect applicants for a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence to do the same.

You will need to do this if any of the following apply:
– You are applying for a license for the first time
– It has been longer than 3 years since you last held a licence for that activity
– If you are renewing your licence

The qualification must be an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent.