The number of First Aiders is determined by a risk assessment carried out by the local First Aid Co-ordinators
All First Aiders must hold a current University recognised three day First Aid at work certificate or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate (both of which are valid for three years) and attend two annual freshers.
First aid courses are organised by POD and are run by 'Marlin Training'. The cost of the course will be charged to your Department.
Emergency First Aid at Work
Duration: One day, 9.30 - 17.00
Delivery method: Classroom-based.
Who it is suitable for? This course is available for staff who express an interest in becoming an Emergency First Aider.
What you will be able to do after course
You will be able to work with confidence and knowledge to deal with situations where emergency first aid is required.
Additional information
The cost of the training is £120 (including VAT). The cost of the course includes two mandatory half day annual refreshers, e-learning and training (with the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)).
How to book
- Staff will express an interest in becoming an Emergency First aider to their area First Aid Co-ordinator. If you are unable to locate your First Aid Co-ordinator, please email pod@contacts.bham.ac.uk
- The First Aid Co-ordinator will carry out a risk assessment, to confirm whether an additional Emergency First Aider is required within the department
- The applicant is also required to receive agreement from their line manager to train as an Emergency First Aider
- The First Aid Co-ordinator will complete an Emergency First Aid course booking form, found via POD
- POD will book a place on the course and confirm the booking
- The applicant will attend the Emergency First Aid training and will recieve a certificate following their attendance
- The Finance Office will be notified to pay remuneration
- The Emergency First Aider will be required to attend mandatory refresher updates every twelve months
- The Emergency First Aid certificate will last three years, after which the First Aid Co-ordinator will decide whether the Emergency First Aider is still required within the department. If so, the Emergency First Aider will attend another one day classroom based course to renew their certificate
First Aid at Work
Duration: Three days, 9.30 - 17.00
Delivery method: Classroom based
Who it is suitable for? Staff who express an interest in becoming a First Aider.
What you will be able to do after the course: You will be able to work with confidence and knowledge to deal with any first aid incidents and any incidents that may occur that are specific to risks in your workplace.
Additional information: The cost of the training is £234 (including VAT). The cost of the course includes two mandatory half day annual refreshers, e-learning and training (with the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)).
How to book
- Staff will express an interest in becoming an Emergency First aider to their area First Aid Co-ordinator. If you are unable to locate your First Aid Co-ordinator, please email pod@contacts.bham.ac.uk
- The First Aid Co-ordinator will carry out a risk assessment, to confirm whether an additional Emergency First Aider is required within the department
- The applicant is also required to receive agreement from their line manager to train as an Emergency First Aider
- The First Aid Co-ordinator will complete an Emergency First Aid course booking form, found via POD
- POD will book a place on the course and confirm the booking
- The applicant will attend the Emergency First Aid training and will recieve a certificate following their attendance
- The Finance Office will be notified to pay remuneration
- The Emergency First Aider will be required to attend mandatory refresher updates every twelve months
- The Emergency First Aid certificate will last three years, after which the First Aid Co-ordinator will decide whether the Emergency First Aider is still required within the department. If so, the Emergency First Aider will attend another one day classroom based course to renew their certificate
First Aid Annual Update
It is a mandatory for all First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders to attend two annual fresher sessions approximately every twelve months.
Duration: Half-day morning and afternoon sessions;
AM session: 10.00 - 13.00
PM session: 13.30 - 16.30
Delivery method: Classroom-based
To book onto a session: Please visit POD to book onto this course.
Who it is suitable for?
You will be a practising First Aider or Emergency First Aid who requires an annual update and this is an opportunity to practise and refresh your first aid skills.
Online Resources to refresh First Aid Skills
Online resources are available to refresh your first aid skills in addition to completing the half day annual update and three day first aid at work courses.
Please note that the online resources do not replace annual update or first aid at work courses.
Click on the website i-firstaid.co.uk to make an account.
Username: University email
You will be prompted for a "one time enrolment key" which is: Dog75@tree (case sensitive).
Information for First Aiders
For useful policy and guidance please see the Information for First Aiders intranet page.