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 an annual first aid update.
First aid courses are organised by the Health and Safety Unit and 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 gets agreement from their line manager to train as a First Aider.
- Line manager notifies First aid co-ordinator to begin process.
- Applicant completes Health Assessment Form (PDF 64KB) and sends to Occupational Health.
- Health assessment clearance is passed, Health and Safety Unit and First aid co-ordinator notified.
- Applicant, co-ordinator and line manager agree convenient training dates.
- Online first aid training forms completed by First aid co-ordinator.
Emergency First Aid Booking Form
First Aid at Work Booking Form .
(only First Aid co-ordinators have access to the EFA and FAW forms)
- Training dates checked by Health and Safety Unit.
- Applicant etc notified by Health and Safety Unit of confirmed training dates.
- 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 first aid annual update 12 months later.
Emergency first aid at work
Duration: One day (on an ad hoc basis) 9.30am to 5.00pm
Next course dates 2018 are:
TBC
Delivery method: Classroom-based
To book onto a course: Please contact your First Aid Coordinator, who will complete the booking for you to attend. The booking form is restricted access to First Aid Coordinators.
If you are unable to find your local First Aid Coordinator, please email trainingww@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
First Aid Coordinators: Please find the online booking form on this link.
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 Coordinator 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 (AED’s).
First aid at work
Duration: Three consecutive days, 9.30am to 5.00pm, usually run once a month.
Next course dates 2018 are:
17-19 October
19-21 November
17-19 December
Delivery method: Classroom-based
To book onto a course: Please contact your local First Aid Coordinator, who will complete the booking for you to attend. The booking form is restricted access to First Aid Coordinators.
Please see this link to find your local First Aid Co-ordinator. If you are unable to find your local First Aid Coordinator, please email trainingww@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
First Aid Coordinators: Please find the online booking form on this link.
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 now a 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 2018 are:
16th October
22nd November
Delivery method: Classroom-based
To book onto a course: 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.
Please note it is mandatory to attend two half-day annual updates during your three-year certification period, ideally at 12 monthly intervals.
What you will be able to do after the programme
You will be able to work with confidence, and your knowledge and skills will be refreshed.
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.