Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course gives you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond to a range of workplace first aid emergencies.

This regulated Qualsafe Level 3 qualification is delivered by SE Medical in partnership with Simply First Aid. It is suitable for employees, employers, volunteers and anyone responsible for providing emergency first aid.

What you will learn

During the course, you will learn how to:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
  • Assess an emergency and carry out a primary survey
  • Recognise when someone needs CPR
  • Perform adult CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
  • Recognise and respond to choking emergencies
  • Manage wounds, bleeding and shock
  • Recognise and provide first aid for seizures
  • Treat minor injuries, including cuts, grazes and burns
  • Reduce the risk of infection and use first aid equipment safely

Course duration

  • Guided learning: 6 hours
  • Directed study: 1 hour
  • Total Qualification Time: 7 hours
  • Course delivery: One day

This is a practical course involving hands-on training, demonstrations and assessments.

Assessment and certification

Your trainer will assess your practical skills throughout the course. Assessment includes:

  • CPR and safe use of an AED
  • Managing a choking casualty
  • Caring for an unconscious casualty
  • Treating wounds, bleeding and shock
  • A 15-question multiple-choice assessment

After successfully completing all assessments, you will receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF).

The qualification is nationally recognised and valid for three years.

Who can attend?

This course is suitable for employees, employers, volunteers, community groups and anyone who may need to provide emergency first aid.

You must be at least 14 years old on the first day of training. No previous first aid experience is required.

You should wear comfortable clothing and flat footwear, as practical assessments take place at floor level.

November 2026
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