First Aid training for Appointed Persons in the Workplace

Become a qualified first aider for your workplace with our online training course today.

Three Easy Steps to become a Qualified First Aider in the Workplace

Getting started is easy, you can buy online and start now. If you need training for your business, contact us for group discounts.

1 Pay

Sign up, pay and start your training straight away or enquire for group rates. You will receive 8 months of access to the videos, a printable student manual, an optional weekly video refresher email and a 1-year certificate and 2 hours of certified CPD credits. Learn more

2 Pass

Take the video training and multiple-choice test. Don't worry, you get another try if you don't pass. And your progress is saved, so you can leave and come back as often as you like. Learn more

3 Print

Print your certificate and verified CPD time statement and that's it! Your training is complete until it's time to renew again. So you don't forget, we'll send you a reminder email when your training is expiring. Learn more

Appointed Persons in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ)

Businesses in the UK have to make correct provision for first aid in the workplace, and the Appointed Person First Aid course is ideal for small businesses as well as extra coverage in medium to large businesses. This course is designed to give an employee a basic understanding of first aid requirements and basic treatments. The HSE recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher course and our online course meets this requirement. 

This course is 100% online saving you time and money to comply with your training requirements. The certificate is valid for 3 years and to renew you complete another appointed person course.

Appointed First Aider in the Workplace Course Curriculum

The aim of this course is to help you be ready to help should something go wrong. The objectives of this course are: 
  • Introduction to First Aid
  • Cardiac Arrest and CPR
  • Choking Management
  • Bleeding Management
  • Other Medical Conditions
  • Regulations and Summary
This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.

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Who Benefits From the Appointed Person Course?

This course is used by many professionals and organisations. The occupations that will benefit from the course are:
  • Office
  • Shops
  • Cleaning companies
  • Dispatch and Delivery
  • Haulage
  • Factories
  • Manufacturers
  • Hotels
  • Leisure
  • Restaurants
  • Hair and Beauty
  • All businesses in a low risk or with a small number of employees
  • Businesses needing first aid provision
Companies, organisations or agencies are encouraged to contact us for group discounts and information about onsite training and how our system can be used to track and monitor your staff training.

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Cardiac Arrest and CPR

Being a qualified first aider who with knowledge of CPR provides the confidence and skills to stay calm and collected in a medical emergency and help a person in need. The objectives in your Cardiac Arrest and CPR training are: 

  • Adult CPR Introduction
  • When to call for assistance
  • Heart Attack
  • Adult CPR
  • CPR Hand Over
  • Compressions Only CPR
  • AED Introduction
  • Drowning
  • Effective CPR
  • Improving compressions
  • Improving breaths

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which occupations use this course?

The Appointed Persons in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ) Course is perfect for:

  • Office
  • Shops
  • Cleaning companies
  • Dispatch and Delivery
  • Haulage
  • Factories
  • Manufacturers
  • Hotels
  • Leisure
  • Restaurants
  • Hair and Beauty
  • All businesses in a low risk or with a small number of employees
  • Businesses needing first aid provision

Can I take a workplace first aid course all online?

No, you cannot take courses like the FAW and EFAW online only, the HSE do not allow it. You can take these in a blended format by completing part of the course online and the rest locally. ProTrainings offer a full range of blended and classroom training nationwide. You can take the appointed persons in the workplace FAW Annual refresher course 100% online.

I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?

We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.



High Standards for Training Compliance

Our robust training approach meets strict specifications, quality assurance requirements and qualification standards. This triage course, like most ProTrainings qualifications, is endorsed by TQUK, along with numerous other organisational approvals. We are committed to taking extra steps to ensure the compliance and quality assurance of every course we offer.