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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 August 2026 Courses
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date On-demand
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Attendance / Duration

3 Days (9:00am - 4:00pm)

Overview

This 3 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

Course Dates

  • Monday, 26 October 2026 (09:00 - 16:00)
  • Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (09:00 - 16:00)
  • Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (09:00 - 16:00)

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

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.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 ContentThe 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.