Attendance / Duration
3 Days (9:00am - 4:00pm)Overview
Start Date: Monday 26 October 2026. 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
£499 (Payment Plan options available, please contact our finance department for further information). Full funding is available through the Training Access Fund (TAF) subject to individual eligibility. Click 'Apply Now' to check your eligibility and complete your application.
Enquiry
For further information or to be added to our waiting list for future course dates please email engage@ayrshire.ac.ukCourse 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
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.