Beacon Care Training

First Aid ​

Good first aid training keeps people safe and keeps your service compliant. Whether your staff support adults, children or both, they need to respond quickly and confidently in an emergency.

Our courses follow current Resuscitation Council UK guidance and are mapped to what Ofsted and CQC expect. From Emergency First Aid at Work to Paediatric First Aid, every course is practical and hands-on, so staff are ready for real incidents.

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Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

 

Duration: 1 day

Delivery: In‑House or Scheduled Courses

Suitable for: Low‑risk workplaces or staff needing basic first aid skills

 

Course Introduction

Emergency First Aid at Work provides essential, practical training for staff who may need to respond to common workplace emergencies. This one‑day course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and ensures your team can act quickly, safely and confidently when someone becomes unwell or injured.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

• Assessing an incident and ensuring scene safety

• CPR and use of an AED

• Managing an unresponsive casualty

• Choking, bleeding and shock

• Minor injuries and workplace incidents

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First Aid at Work (FAW)

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Duration: 3 days

Delivery: In‑House or Scheduled Courses

Suitable for: Medium to high‑risk workplaces or designated first aiders

 

Course Introduction

First Aid at Work is a comprehensive qualification designed for appointed first aiders in higher‑risk environments. This three‑day course covers a wide range of emergencies and equips staff with the skills and confidence to manage serious incidents, medical conditions and workplace injuries. It fully meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

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Key Learning Outcomes

• Full CPR and AED training

• Managing unconscious casualties

• Severe bleeding, shock and trauma

• Burns, fractures and spinal injuries

• Medical emergencies (asthma, diabetes, seizures, anaphylaxis)

• Incident reporting and workplace responsibilities

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First Aid at Work Requalification (FAW Requal)

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Duration: 2 days

Delivery: In‑House or Scheduled Courses

Suitable for: Existing first aiders renewing their qualification

 

Course Introduction

This requalification course refreshes and updates the skills of qualified first aiders before their certificate expires. It ensures staff remain competent, confident and compliant with workplace first aid requirements, while reinforcing best practice and current protocols.

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Key Learning Outcomes

• Updated CPR and AED protocols

• Managing major and minor injuries

• Responding to medical emergencies

• Incident management and communication

• Practical scenario‑based assessments

 

Paediatric First Aid (PFA)

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Duration: 2 days (Full PFA) or 1 day (Emergency PFA)

Delivery: In‑House or Scheduled Courses

Suitable for: Early years settings, schools, nurseries, childminders, after‑school clubs

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Course Introduction

Paediatric First Aid is essential for anyone responsible for the care and safety of babies and children. This course meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted, ensuring staff can respond quickly and confidently to childhood illnesses, injuries and emergencies. Our training provides the practical skills and reassurance needed to keep children safe and act decisively when it matters most.

 

Key Learning Outcomes

• Paediatric CPR and use of an AED

• Managing an unresponsive infant or child

• Choking, bleeding and shock

• Febrile seizures, asthma, allergies and anaphylaxis

• Childhood illnesses and injuries

• Recording, reporting and parental communication

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