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First Aid Training

First Aid training courses are organised centrally by the University Safety Service for nominated University Staff. Postgraduate Students can attend training where it has been identified as a need by their School.

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There are three types of First Aid courses available:

  • First Aid at Work Certificate Course – Initial – 3 days
  • First Aid at Work – Requalification Course – 2 days
  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate Course – 1 day

Further information on each of the courses, available training dates and application forms can be found below.

If you have any questions regarding First Aid training, please contact the University Safety Service on safety@qub.ac.uk.

  • First Aid at Work Certificate: 3-day training

    First Aid at Work Certificate: 3-day training

    This course must be completed by all staff who wish to undertake the role of First Aider in their Directorate/School/Centre. It provides the knowledge and practical competencies to preserve life and minimise the effects of injury and illness during a medical emergency.

    The qualification requires three days’ training which can be completed in one of the following ways:

    • Face-to-face over three consecutive days
    • Face-to-face one-day-per week over a three-week period
    • Blended learning, with the first 6 hours completed online prior to attending a two-day face-to-face course, which again can be over consecutive days or one-day-per week over a two-week period.

    On successful completion of the course, staff will receive a First Aid at Work certificate that is valid for 3 years.

    If you wish to attend a First Aid at Work course, please complete the application form below and return to safety@qub.ac.uk

    Application Form.

    TRAINING DAYS (3-Day Face-to-Face)

    DATES

    Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

    08 April, 09 April and 10 April 2024

    Tuesdays

    14 May, 21 May and 28 May 2024

    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

    11 June, 12 June and 13 June 2024

    Mondays

    09 September, 16 September and 23 September 2024

    Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

    22 October, 23 October and 24 October 2024

     

    TRAINING DAYS (Blended Learning)

    DATES

    Wednesday and Thursday

    22 May and 23 May 2024

    Mondays

    22 July and 29 July 2024

    Thursday and Friday

    15 August and 16 August 2024

    Mondays

    11 November and 18 November 2024

    Wednesday and Thursday

    11 December and 12 December 2024

  • First Aid at Work Certificate – Requalification: 2 days training

    First Aid at Work Certificate – Requalification: 2 days training

    This course must be completed by all staff who already hold a full First Aid at Work Certificate and wish to re-qualify before their current certificate expires. It provides a refresher of first aid knowledge and covers recent updates to first aid procedures which permits the First Aider to be confident to treat accident casualties and those suffering sudden illness at work.

    Please note that if the expiry date on your current certificate has lapsed, then the full 3-day First Aid at Work course will be required.

    The qualification requires two days’ training which can be completed in one of the following ways:

    • Face-to-face over two consecutive days
    • Face-to-face one-day-per week over a two-week period
    • Blended learning, with the first 6 hours completed online prior to attending a one-day face-to-face course.

    On successful completion of the course, staff will receive a new First Aid at Work certificate that is valid for a further 3 years.

    If you wish to attend a First Aid at Work Requalification course, please complete the application form below and return to safety@qub.ac.uk

    Application Form.

    TRAINING DAYS (2-Day Face-to-Face)

    DATES

    Mondays

    10 June and 17 June 2024

    Mondays

    14 October and 21 October 2024

     

    TRAINING DAY (Blended Learning)

    DATES

    Tuesday

    26 March 2024

    Thursday

    11 April 2024

    Monday

    22 April 2024

    Thursday

    02 May 2024

    Monday

    20 May 2024

    Thursday

    30 May 2024

    Thursday

    18 July 2024

    Monday

    19 August 2024

    Thursday

    19 September 2024

    Tuesday

    05 November 2024

    Thursday

    14 November 2024

    Friday

    29 November 2024

    Tuesday 

    03 December 2024

  • Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate: 1 day training

    Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate: 1 day training

    This course must be completed by all staff who wish to act as an Emergency First Aider. Emergency First Aiders can take charge of a situation when someone is injured or falls ill or can assist the fully trained First Aider dealing with an emergency.

    The qualification requires one day training which must be completed face-to-face.

    On successful completion of the course, staff will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate that is valid for 3 years.

    If you wish to attend an Emergency First Aid at Work course, please complete the application form below and return to safety@qub.ac.uk

    Application Form.

    TRAINING DAY (1-Day Face-To-Face)

    DATES

    Monday

    08 April 2024

    Monday

    13 May 2024

    Tuesday

    11 June 2024

    Tuesday

    30 July 2024

    Thursday

    29 August 2024

    Monday 

    02 September 2024

    Tuesday

    17 September 2024

    Monday

    30 September 2024

    Tuesday

    22 October 2024

    Monday

    04 November 2024

    Thursday

    28 November 2024

    Monday

    16 December 2024

     

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