First Aid Needs Assessing
Online Training Course
First Aid Needs Assessment Course (UK Compliant)
Plan Effectively. Protect Confidently. Comply with HSE Guidance.
Our First Aid Needs Assessment Course is designed to help UK businesses of all sizes understand and meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Whether you're a small business owner, a health and safety manager, or part of a larger HR team, this course provides essential guidance on evaluating the first aid requirements of your workplace.
What the course covers:
- ✅ How to carry out a compliant first aid needs assessment
- ✅ Determining the number and type of first aiders your workplace requires
- ✅ Understanding the difference between First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- ✅ Identifying and selecting appropriate first aid equipment and supplies
- ✅ Considering specific risks (e.g. lone workers, shift work, remote locations)
- ✅ Assessing the need for AED units (defibrillators)
- ✅ Integrating mental health first aid into your overall first aid provision
- ✅ Preparing for emergencies and reviewing your assessment regularly
Why take this course?
- ✔️ Compliant with HSE guidance
- ✔️ Covers both physical and mental health considerations
- ✔️ Suitable for all industries and workplace types
- ✔️ Available 100% online – learn at your own pace
- ✔️ Includes printable template documents to help you carry out your own assessments
- ✔️ Certificate of completion provided
Who should take this course?
- Business owners and directors
- Health & safety officers
- HR professionals
- Office, factory, warehouse and site managers
- Anyone responsible for workplace compliance or employee wellbeing
Be Prepared. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Team.
Start your First Aid Needs Assessment training today and take the first step towards creating a safer and more resilient workplace.
Video Playtime
2 hours and 20 minutes
Video Count
53 videos
Audio
English
Captions
English
Proof of Completion
Certificate
This Course Includes:
- Follows UK & ERC guidelines
- Evidence Based Training Certificate
- Instant printable wall certificate
- 24/7 on-demand video
- Access on mobile
- Weekly refresher video
- Expiration reminder
- Student manual
Preview the course content:
Section 1
Course Introduction
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- Course introduction 2:32
- Course Objectives 2:43
- Abbreviations used in this course 1:46
Section 2
Types of First Aid Kits
- Trauma First Aid Kits 4:10
- BSI Kits - sizes and types 4:51
- BSI Kits - Contents 5:52
- and more...
Section 3
Regulations
- The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 3:05
- HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACoP L74) 2:42
- Training and Competence of First Aiders 1:28
- and more...
Section 4
Conducting a First Aid Needs Assessment
- Conducting a First Aid Needs Assessment 1:20
- Workplace Hazards and Risks 2:07
- Number of Employees 2:20
- and more...
Section 5
First Aid Training Requirements
- First Aid Training Requirements 3:25
- How Many First Aiders Are Required? 2:25
- Blended First Aid Training 3:02
- and more...
Section 6
First Aid Equipment and Facilities
- Introduction to First Aid Equipment and Facilities 1:02
- HSE First Aid Kits and Legal Requirements 1:24
- BSi First Aid Kits 0:53
- and more...
Section 7
AED units in the Workplace
- Types of AED 4:36
- Do I need an AED? 4:27
- Where should I put an AED 3:09
Section 8
Mental Health First Aid
- Mental Health First Aid 1:39
- Why is Mental Health First Aid Important? 1:02
- HSE Recommendations for Mental Health 1:50
- and more...
Section 9
Completing a first aid needs assessment
- Completing a first aid needs assessment 5:35
- What You Need to Do Now in Your Workplace 1:11
Section 10
Course Summary
- Continuous Review of First Aid Needs 1:09
- How ProTrainings can help with your first aid provision 1:53
- Course Recap 2:51
- and more...
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Who needs First Aid in the Workplace training?
Most people take First Aid in the Workplace training as a requirement for their job or for their personal life. Whether you work in healthcare or another profession or are simply looking for a new qualification, ProTrainings has the course that is suitable for you! Online courses allow you to train at your own pace, in your own time.
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First Aid Needs Assessment Course (UK Compliant)
Plan Effectively. Protect Confidently. Comply with HSE Guidance.
Our First Aid Needs Assessment Course is designed to help UK businesses of all sizes understand and meet their legal obligations under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Whether you're a small business owner, a health and safety manager, or part of a larger HR team, this course provides essential guidance on evaluating the first aid requirements of your workplace.
What the course covers:
- ✅ How to carry out a compliant first aid needs assessment
- ✅ Determining the number and type of first aiders your workplace requires
- ✅ Understanding the difference between First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- ✅ Identifying and selecting appropriate first aid equipment and supplies
- ✅ Considering specific risks (e.g. lone workers, shift work, remote locations)
- ✅ Assessing the need for AED units (defibrillators)
- ✅ Integrating mental health first aid into your overall first aid provision
- ✅ Preparing for emergencies and reviewing your assessment regularly
Why take this course?
- ✔️ Compliant with HSE guidance
- ✔️ Covers both physical and mental health considerations
- ✔️ Suitable for all industries and workplace types
- ✔️ Available 100% online – learn at your own pace
- ✔️ Includes printable template documents to help you carry out your own assessments
- ✔️ Certificate of completion provided
Who should take this course?
- Business owners and directors
- Health & safety officers
- HR professionals
- Office, factory, warehouse and site managers
- Anyone responsible for workplace compliance or employee wellbeing
Be Prepared. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Team.
Start your First Aid Needs Assessment training today and take the first step towards creating a safer and more resilient workplace.
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