First Aid in the Workplace
Knowing what to do in the first few minutes saves lives. This online first aid course covers the emergency actions every employee should know — the primary survey, CPR and defibrillators, choking, severe bleeding, burns and shock — and how first aid fits into your workplace’s legal arrangements. Awareness-level: it prepares staff and supports designated first aiders, but doesn’t replace a practical EFAW/FAW qualification.
100% online and self-paced, it takes around 2 hours. Pass the multiple-choice end of course quiz (80% pass mark) for an instant digital certificate, with unlimited resits included.
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- Immediate access
- No assessment fees
- Secure online checkout
One learner or the whole team.
Start your own training now, or choose the number of places your team needs. Either way, access is immediate and everything stays simple.
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
- Full online course access
- End-of-course assessment
- Unlimited assessment resits
- Instant digital certificate
Why pay more for the same essential outcome?
IQ Training®
100% online course, assessment, unlimited resits and an instant named digital certificate.
Clear enough for a first shift.
Practical enough for every shift after.
One focused learner story at a time.
Whatever your job looks like,
safe work starts with you.
Office
& admin teams
Warehouse
& manual workers
Retail, care
& facilities staff
Six emergencies, six responses.
No filler. Just clear, workplace-focused learning that helps you recognise risks and make safer decisions.
Primary survey
CPR & defibrillators
Choking
Bleeding & shock
Burns & fractures
Kits, records & the law
Training that works wherever you do.
Move through short, focused learning modules at your own pace. Your progress is saved, the interface is simple, and the course adapts across phone, tablet and desktop.
- Clear, structured modules
- Pause and return anytime
- Accessible on any device
- Available in 100+ languages
Finish today.
Prove it today.
Complete the modules, pass the assessment and your named IQ Training™ certificate is ready to download straight away.
Train the team.
See who is ready.
Choose your learner places, assign training and keep certificates together—without chasing paperwork across the business.
Everything you need to know before you start.
Still unsure? Contact IQ Training™ and the team can help you choose the right training route.
Is this course fully online?
Yes. This course is completed fully online, allowing learners to study at their own pace using a computer, tablet, or mobile device.
Does this course make me a qualified first aider?
No. This is a first aid awareness course. It does not qualify you as a workplace first aider. If your workplace requires qualified first aiders, you may need regulated practical training such as Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work.
Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for employees, managers, supervisors, business owners, and anyone who wants to improve their basic understanding of first aid awareness in the workplace.
How long does the course take?
The course usually takes around 1–2 hours to complete, depending on the learner’s pace.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Learners receive a digital certificate of completion after successfully completing the course.
Can employers use this for staff training?
Yes. This course is suitable for general staff awareness training and can be used as part of workplace induction, refresher training, or wider health and safety awareness.
Does the course include CPR?
Yes. The course includes CPR awareness, helping learners understand the basic principles of recognising an emergency and responding appropriately. It does not replace practical CPR training.
Is this course suitable for high-risk workplaces?
It can support general awareness, but high-risk workplaces may require additional, regulated first aid provision based on their workplace first aid needs assessment.
Is there an assessment?
Yes. Learners complete a short online knowledge check to confirm understanding.
Can I buy this course for multiple staff?
Yes. Businesses can purchase training for multiple learners, making it suitable for teams, new starters, and workplace training programmes.
How many first aiders does a workplace need?
The HSE does not set a fixed number; your first-aid needs assessment decides it. As a guide, a low-risk workplace with fewer than 25 staff usually needs an appointed person, 25 to 50 staff need at least one trained first aider, and larger or higher-risk sites need more. This awareness course supports those arrangements but does not replace a regulated First Aid at Work qualification.
Get your workplace first aid certificate today.
Learn online at your own pace, with unlimited assessment resits and instant certification after passing.
