Appointed person first aid course

The Appointed Person First Aid Course provides those who are responsible for first aid arrangements in their workplace with the knowledge and skills to fulfil their role.   

Having a trained appointed person is essential for organisations as it ensures that first aid resources, procedures and reporting are effectively managed, and that response to emergencies is calm and swift. 

The Appointed Person First Aid Course is completed online and takes just 30 minutes. 

Who should take this course? 

Appointed person first aid training is designed for those who are responsible for first aid arrangements in their workplace, and those who would like to be responsible for first aid in the future.  

Course duration

The Appointed Person First Aid Course online takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.  

Course aims

By the end of the Appointed Person First Aid Course, participants will: 

• Understand how to fulfil their role as an appointed person. 
• Know what a first aid box should contain. 
• Understand basic first aid procedures.
• Understand first aid reporting requirements.

Benefits of the Appointed Person First Aid Course 

• Supports compliance with The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 by having a trained person to manage first aid provisions and reporting.
•  Provides appointed persons with the essential skills they need to ensure emergencies are managed calmly and effectively. 
• IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
• The Appointed Person First Aid Course can be completed at the participant’s own pace, at a time that suits them. 
• Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout. 
• Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go. 
• Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.