The number of First Aiders is determined by a risk assessment carried out by the local First Aid Co-ordinator
All First Aiders must hold a current University recognised 3 day First Aid at work certificate or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate (both of which are valid for 3 years) and attend 2 first aid annual updates First Aid annual update.
First aid courses are organised by the Workplace Wellbeing and are run in house by 'Marlin Training'. The cost of the course will be charged to Departments.
1 & 3 Day First aid course booking process
- First aid co-ordinator carries out first aid risk assessment.
- Applicant receives agreement from their line manager to train as a First Aider.
- First Aid co-ordinator completes a commissioning form and sends to occupationalhealth@contacts.bham.ac.uk .
- Occupational Health advise whether a place will be offered to the applicant based on the risk assessment
- If a place is offered the prospective First Aider completes the Health Assessment Form (PDF 64KB) and emails to Occupational Health.
- Health assessment clearance is passed or failed. First aid co-ordinator and prospective First Aider are notified.
- First Aid co-ordinator completes the 1 day Emergency First aid course booking form or the 3 day First Aid at work course booking form.
- Workplace Wellbeing book a place on the course and confirms booking.
- Applicant attends first aid training
- Applicant if successful, notified that they are a First Aider (co-ordinator also notified)
- Finance office notified to pay remuneration
- First Aider attends mandatory annual update 12 months and 24 months later.
Emergency first aid at work
Duration: One day (on an ad hoc basis) 9.30am to 5.00pm
Next course date 2019 is:
22nd July
21st November
Delivery method: Classroom-based
The 1 Day Emergency First Aid at work course booking form is only available to First Aid co-ordinators. If you are unable to find your local First Aid Coordinator, please email trainingww@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Who it is suitable for?
Staff who express an interest in becoming an emergency first aider once a risk assessment has identified a need in the College. Please discuss this with your area First Aid co-ordinator before seeking permission to attend.
What you will be able to do after the programme
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 (details of payment provided at times of booking). The cost of the course includes two mandatory half day annual updates, e-learning and training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
First aid at work
Duration: Three consecutive days, 9.30am to 5.00pm, usually run once a month.
Next course dates 2019 are:
24-26 July
19-21 August
17-19 September
23-25 October
18-20 November
Delivery method: Classroom-based
The 3 Day First Aid at work booking form, is only assessable to First Aid co-ordinator. If you are unable to find your local First Aid co-ordinator First Aid Co-ordinator, please email trainingww@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Who it is suitable for?
Staff who express an interest in becoming a First Aider once a risk assessment has identified a need in the College. Please discuss this with your area First Aid co-ordinator before seeking permission to attend.
What you will be able to do after the programme
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 (details of payment provided at times of booking). The cost of the course includes two mandatory half day annual updates, e-learning and training in the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
First aid update
It is mandatory University requirement for all First Aiders to attend two annual update sessions between each first aid course. The optimum frequency of attending the annual updates is approximately 12 monthly.
This annual update course provides you with an opportunity to practice and update your first aid skills.
Duration: Half-day run mornings and afternoons on a regular basis
AM session: 10.00 to 13.00
PM session: 13.30 to 16.30
Next course dates 2019 are:
24 June
23 July
22 August
20 September
22 October
Delivery method: Classroom-based
To book onto a session: View and complete the booking form.
Who it is suitable for?
You will be a practising First Aider 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.