24 January 2025
Level 3 First Aid At Work courses in February and March at Acacia HQ
WE HAVE LEVEL 3 FIRST AID AT WORK COURSES – ONE IN FEBRUARY AND ONE IN MARCH – BOTH TAKING PLACE AT OUR HQ IN STOKE-ON-TRENT.
🗓️ FEBRUARY COURSE: 18th–20th
🗓️ MARCH COURSE: 4th–6th
📍 Venue: Acacia Training, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8GB
💷 Cost: £225 per person
What’s covered in the course?
🔹 Essential First Aid Skills: Gain confidence in managing emergencies
🔹 CPR and AED Use: Master life-saving techniques
🔹 Injury and Illness Management: Learn to handle workplace-specific injuries
🔹 Real-Life Scenarios: Practical, hands-on training tailored to your environment
Why take this course?
• Comprehensive First Aid Training: The course provides in-depth knowledge and skills to handle a wide range of medical emergencies, including CPR, severe bleeding, burns, and more
• Save Lives: Be ready to act in critical situations
• Meet Legal Requirements: Ensure your workplace complies with health and safety regulations
• Boost Confidence: Empower yourself or your team to handle emergencies
• Improved Workplace Safety: Contributes to creating a safer working environment, reducing the likelihood of serious incidents
• Universal Skills: These are valuable both at work and in everyday life
• Suitable for All Sectors: Beneficial across various industries, including construction, hospitality, retail, and office environments
• Employers: Having trained first aiders in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement for many businesses – it’s an investment in safety, employee wellbeing; productivity; reputation; risk management; employee retention….As you know, you’re not just meeting legal requirements – you’re fostering a safer, healthier, and more motivated team
Who should attend?
• Employees officially assigned as first aiders in the workplace
• Individuals who want to gain first aid certification
• Employers looking to meet HSE and legal requirements
• Teams and employees in high-risk workplaces, such as construction, manufacturing, or hospitality
• Anyone who values safety and preparedness
• Managers and Supervisors and those responsible for workplace safety and overseeing emergency response plans
• HR and Compliance personnel
• Remote or Lone Workers
• Employees in public-facing roles such as customer service personnel, teachers, hospitality staff, and others likely to interact with the public
• Anyone interested in workplace safety
Why Is First Aid needed in the workplace?
First Aid is an essential and legally required aspect of workplace safety and health management. Its presence can make the difference between a minor incident and a serious, life-threatening situation. Accidents can occur at any time, regardless of the nature of the job or environment. From minor cuts and burns in an office setting to severe injuries in construction or manufacturing, being prepared ensures that initial treatment is administered promptly. This reduces the severity of injuries and can prevent complications.
Trained first-aid responders can stabilise those who are injured until professional medical help arrives. This is particularly vital in remote workplaces or high-risk industries where medical services may not be immediately accessible. Timely intervention can save lives, especially in emergencies involving cardiac arrests, severe bleeding, or choking. Providing first aid also promotes a safer and more supportive workplace culture. Employees feel valued and cared for when they know their organisation prioritises their well-being. This can lead to higher morale, increased productivity, and reduced absenteeism.
Compliance with occupational safety regulations is another critical reason for implementing first aid measures. Workplaces must provide adequate first aid equipment, training, and facilities to protect their employees and failure to comply can result in legal penalties and reputational damage. First aid is not just a legal requirement but a moral and practical necessity in any workplace. It ensures that employees are prepared to respond effectively to emergencies, reducing risks and fostering a safe, productive, and supportive work environment. Prioritising first aid is an investment in the health and safety of every individual in the organisation.
Ready to enrol?
📧 cherylw@acaciatraining.co.uk
📞 01782 646346
Don’t wait until it’s too late – equip yourself or your team with the skills that truly make a difference.
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