Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Recognise the legal and ethical responsibilities of first aid in the workplace.
• Describe the role of a workplace first aider in supporting safety and compliance.
• Identify the benefits of maintaining first aid readiness in various work settings.
• List the essential contents of a standard workplace first aid kit.
• Outline the key elements of an effective workplace emergency action plan.
• Explain how to assess a scene and respond using the DRSABCD protocol.
• Classify different types of bleeding and describe methods to control them.
• Apply basic first aid techniques for burns, fractures, and minor wounds.
• Distinguish between medical conditions like stroke, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
• Illustrate the correct steps for using CPR and an automated external defibrillator.
• Summarise safe responses to poisoning, infections, and environmental emergencies.
• Discuss the importance of debriefing and psychological care after critical incidents.