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REHIS First Aid At Work

This course isn’t currently open for applications, but you can still register your interest.

  • Qualifications Other Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode Professional Learning
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date August 2025
More information

Attendance / Duration

4 Day (9:00am - 4:00pm) Last day exam finish 12:00pm

Overview

This 4 day intensive REHIS First Aid at Work Certificate covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the workplace. The course will give delegates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies.

Cost

£399

Enquiry

For further information or to be added to our waiting list for future course dates please email engage@ayrshire.ac.uk

What's Involved?

This course covers the practical skills needed by a first aider in the workplace. The course will give delegates the confidence and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. This course is aimed at individuals who will hold a role of nominated first aider, or anyone else looking to attend a comprehensive, certificated first aid course.

Course Content

The course will give delegates the knowledge and confidence to deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace and covers:

  • accidents and illness
  • using a first aid kit
  • simple record keeping
  • treatment of an unconscious casualty
  • heart attacks
  • resuscitation
  • shock
  • choking
  • bleeding
  • burns and scalds
  • poisoning
  • fractures
  • seizures
  • asthma
  • severe allergic reaction
  • eye injuries
  • low blood sugar
  • fainting

A 2.5 hour exam will be held on the final day, and successful candidates will be awarded the REHIS First Aid at Work certificate.