Does first aid training need to be approved by the HSE?
HSE Approved First Aid Training
From October 2013, the companies that previously offered ‘HSE Approved’ First Aid Training cannot claim to be approved by the health & safety body.
This brings more flexibility to choose your training
provider. However, employers must make sure they undertake approved first aid
providers that they select.
First Aid Training Guidelines
All first aid training courses should meet the criteria set by the HSE. Here are some of the set criteria:
- · Qualifications for the trainers and assessors
- · Quality assurance systems
- · Standards and teaching of first aid practice
- · Syllabus content
- · Certification
The principles of assessment for first aid qualifications must satisfy the criteria and show clarity in this area. Employers will show commitment to the Health & Safety Law, that they have picked a competent training provider. The HSE is not able to assess whether the training provider is capable and have the quality assurance that they have in place.
First Aid Training Courses
If employers decide that through a first aid risk assessment,
they need get employees qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First
Aid at Work (EFAW), they need to find training providers that meet the
appropriate qualifications.
Our First aid at work
course in Leicester includes Emergency first aid at work course and trains
employees to be able to apply first aid to various injuries and illnesses. EFAW
trains first-aider employees to give emergency first aid to someone at work who
becomes injured or ill.
A first aid risk assessment will determine which kind of
training employees need. FAW training takes around 3 days and EFAW
training takes minimum of 1 day.
At Bright Learning
Centre, we offer first
aid courses in Leicester for people for work, parents and anyone who wants
to learn the simple skills needed to help in a first aid emergency.
Our training equips employees & management alike with
the information needed to comply with current legislation surrounding first
aid.
If you have
a group of up to 12 people, you could save time and money by booking as a group
with us!
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