
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.
Contact UsThere 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.
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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
TRAINING DAYS (3-Day Face-to-Face)
DATES
Mondays
13 November, 20 November and 27 November 2023
Mondays
15 January, 22 January and 29 January 2024
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
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
22 October, 23 October and 24 October 2024
TRAINING DAYS (Blended Learning)
DATES
Tuesday and Wednesday
19 December and 20 December 2023
Wednesday and Thursday
21 February and 22 February 2024
Mondays
18 March and 25 March 2024
Wednesday and Thursday
22 May and 23 May 2024
Thursday and Friday
15 August and 16 August 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
TRAINING DAYS (2-Day Face-to-Face)
DATES
Mondays
12 February and 19 February 2024
Mondays
10 June and 17 June 2024
TRAINING DAY (Blended Learning)
DATES
Monday
11 December 2023
Friday
26 January 2024
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
Thursday
19 September 2024
Tuesday
05 November 2024
Thursday
14 November 2024
Friday
29 November 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
TRAINING DAY (1-Day Face-To-Face)
DATES
Monday
06 November 2023
Tuesday
23 January 2024
Monday
11 March 2024
Monday
08 April 2024
Monday
13 May 2024
Tuesday
11 June 2024
Tuesday
30 July 2024
Thursday
29 August 2024
Tuesday
17 September 2024
Monday
30 September 2024
Tuesday
22 October 2024
Thursday
28 November 2024
Monday
16 December 2024
- Useful Links
List of First Aiders by Location
First Aid Regulations - Approved Code of Practice (L74, 2013)
Map of Defibrillators across the Queen's campus, as of 12 October 2021
List of Automatic External Defibrillators across the Queen's campus as of 18 January 2023
FREE ONLINE TRAINING: British Heart Foundation: Learn CPR in 15 minutes for free with RevivRTM