Course overview
Develop essential first aid awareness skills with this CPD accredited online course, designed to give you the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in a medical emergency at work. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate first aid arrangements, and this course helps employees understand their role within that framework. You will learn how to assess an emergency scene safely, carry out primary and secondary surveys, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The course also covers how to treat common workplace injuries including bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, and choking, as well as how to manage an unconscious casualty and recognise the signs of shock, seizures, and cardiac arrest. While this is an awareness-level course and does not replace a full practical first aid at work qualification, it provides a solid foundation of knowledge that is valuable for all employees. It is particularly useful as a refresher for appointed first aiders, as an introduction for new staff, or as part of a broader workplace health and safety training programme. Upon completion, you will receive a CPD accredited certificate showing the course you have completed.
First aid awareness at a glance
First aid awareness is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 3-5 hours to complete.
The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Entry type | Course |
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| Provider status | Published |
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| Duration | 3-5 hours, self-paced |
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| Certificate | CPD Accredited, download after passing |
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| Study and retakes | Any device, unlimited retakes within your chosen access period. |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK
hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside.
This course is included in the training bundle, with 12, 24 or 36 months
of access for one person. Certificate information is listed for this course above.
Frequently asked questions
Does this replace a First Aid at Work qualification?
No. This awareness course does not qualify you as a workplace first aider. First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work training require appropriate practical skills training and assessment. Employers should select a competent provider against their first-aid needs assessment; HSE does not approve ordinary first-aid training providers.
Who is first aid awareness training for?
It suits appointed persons who look after first aid arrangements, staff who want a working understanding of emergency basics, and anyone preparing for or topping up a practical course. Employers often use it to raise general awareness across a team alongside their qualified first aiders.
What does first aid awareness training cover?
It covers the role of a first aider, how to assess an incident, the recovery position, the basics of CPR, and dealing with bleeding, burns, shock, and choking, along with when to call for emergency help.
How long does the course take?
The listed study time is 3-5 hours, completed online at your own pace. You can pause and return within your chosen access period.
Check the official guidance: HSE: selecting a first-aid training provider.
