Manual Handling and Emergency First Aid

Course Overview

The Manual Handling and Emergency First Aid course provides learners with essential knowledge and practical skills required to ensure workplace safety and respond effectively to emergency situations. This qualification focuses on safe lifting techniques, injury prevention, risk assessment, and life-saving first aid procedures in line with current health and safety standards.

This course is ideal for employees, supervisors, and safety representatives working in environments where manual handling tasks and emergency response responsibilities are part of daily operations.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this qualification, learners will be able to:

Understand the principles of safe manual handling and injury prevention

Identify workplace hazards and apply appropriate risk control measures

Demonstrate correct lifting, carrying, and moving techniques

Conduct a primary survey during an emergency situation

Perform CPR and manage an unconscious casualty

Provide treatment for minor injuries, bleeding, shock, and burns

Recognise when professional medical assistance is required

Course Aims

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required to:

• Reduce the risk of workplace injuries related to manual handling
• Respond confidently and effectively during emergency incidents
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations
• Promote a safe, responsible, and prepared working environment

(Exact qualification requirements may vary depending on awarding body standards.)

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Warehouse and factory workers
• Construction and site staff
• Healthcare and care workers
• Office and retail employees
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Anyone responsible for workplace safety

No prior experience is required.

Course Content / Units

Introduction to Manual Handling Regulations and Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

Safe Lifting and Carrying Techniques

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries

Emergency First Aid Principles and Legal Responsibilities

CPR and Recovery Position

Managing Bleeding, Shock, Burns, and Minor Injuries

Workplace Incident Reporting and Emergency Procedures

Course Delivery

The course is delivered through fully online, interactive learning modules with professional audio voiceover. Learners can study at their own pace using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. 24/7 learner assistance is available to support flexible study.

Assessment

Assessment is conducted online through knowledge-based tests. Results are marked instantly, and learners may retake the assessment if necessary. All assessment attempts are included within the course fee.

Accreditation

This Manual Handling and Emergency First Aid course is CPD accredited, ensuring up-to-date, industry-relevant knowledge aligned with professional workplace safety standards.

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive an instant digital certificate. A printed hard copy certificate may also be requested and dispatched by post (shipping charges may apply). Although certificates do not expire, annual refresher training is recommended to maintain compliance and best practice standards.

Additional Features

• CPD Accredited Qualification
• Instant e-certificate upon completion
• Optional hard copy certificate dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Self-paced and device-friendly access
• 24/7 learner support
• Bulk purchase discounts available

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