The Connect-Dental Emergency First Aid at Work programme meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive for first aiders working in low risk environments (eg Dental practices,offices, shops, residential care settings etc).

The qualification will equip the first aider with skills to be able to confidently undertake emergency first aid if someone becomes ill or injured at work and consists of 6 hours of instructor led tuition with the emphasis on practical application of first aid skills.

Full information on the different levels and requirements for First Aid in the Workplace can be found on the HSE website here.

The content covers the basic essentials required to provide emergency care to a patient. Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

• The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.
• The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
• The recognition and treatment of a person in seizure.
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking.
• The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding.
• The keeping of simple records following an accident at work.

By choosing a Connect-Dental training programme you or your students will receive:

• A comprehensive student resource pack for each delegate containing a market leading first aid reference manual for use during the class and as post course reference
• Professional training delivered by quality assured instructors and a maximum class size of 12 per instructor
• Active learning strategies with opportunity for practice in small, relaxed groups monitored by the instructor
• Fully interactive presentation materials that use a graphical approach to learning
• The opportunity to complete a course evaluation and register online with the WorkSafe website to access special offers and first aid related updates

Succesful candidates will be awarded a qualification in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, valid for 3 years and certificated by WorkSafe Training Systems.

Please Note: The HSE recommend that all workplace first aiders receive annual refresher training in first aid techniques whilst holding this qualification.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks and is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low risk working environments.

Assessment and Certification

Continuous assessment by trainer and certificate will be provided on completion of the course. Certificate valid for 3 years.

Find out more

To find out more, please email claudia@connect-dental.co.uk or call 0118 901 6910.

Payment Policy and Cancellation

These Terms and Conditions shall govern and apply to all bookings confirmed in writing, on-line or email to Connect-Dental by any individual or organisation for provision of services, materials and training of individuals by Connect-Dental. They shall apply in place of and prevail over any terms and conditions contained or referred to in any documentation submitted by the Buyer unless specifically excluded or varied in writing by a director or other authorised representative of Connect-Dental.

1. A completed signed booking or on-line form will be the only acceptable documentation to confirm a reservation on any training programme. Where a booking is being made for an organisation a signature of the appropriate level will be required and an official company purchase order attached to enable an invoice to be raised.
2. Full payment for course fees must be received at the time of booking. All course and exam fees are non-refundable unless we cancelled the course, or you have been ask to leave the course.
3. Connect-Dental reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-arrange any training course without reason. If this unlikely event occurs Connect-Dental will provide as much notice as possible and where payment has been made, the customer will be entitled to a full refund.  This payment may be held against a future booking if requested by the customer.