How many First Aiders does my workplace need?
Guidance on the numbers of First Aiders needed in your workplace can be found on the
Health and Safety Executive website.
Are the courses suitable for beginners?
Yes, all courses are suitable for beginners. To attend a Refresher First Aid at Work (two-day) course candidates must have a valid First Aid at Work certificate.
I have a First Aid at Work certificate but it is not from Carlton Training, can I still come on the Refresher course?
Yes, as long as you have a valid First Aid at Work certificate you can book on the Refresher First Aid at Work (2-day) course.
I work in a home for disabled people. Will a First Aid course show me how to administer medicine?
No, a First Aid course will not show you how to administer medicine. First Aid is the immediate treatment given to someone injured or taken ill before the arrival of professional medical help. On a First Aid course you will learn many important life-saving techniques.
I work at a school, do I need a First Aid certificate in order to give First Aid to a child?
No, there is no legal requirement for this.
Should a child in your school require help then the principle of acting 'in loco parentis' applies. However, in order to give the most effective treatment consider going on a First Aid course.
I manage a nursery. What type of First Aid training do my staff need?
Nurseries, creches, childminders and similar which come under the remit of OFSTED Early Years are usually required to have
some staff trained on the two day First Aid For Childcarers course.
This is sometimes referred to as
a Paediatric First Aid course.
