First Aid
At Buraaq UK, the health and safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors is paramount. We recognise that prompt and effective first aid can save lives, reduce the severity of injuries, and promote faster recovery.Our commitment to first aid is part of our broader Occupational Health & Safety strategy, ensuring that all workplaces are equipped with trained personnel and appropriate facilities to respond swiftly to medical emergencies.
Aim of First Aid
To ensure that prompt, effective, and competent first aid assistance is readily available to all employees, contractors, and visitors at Buraaq UK, thereby minimising the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses and supporting overall health and safety.
Course Overview
First Aid
Total Modules 8
Training Credits 16
Directed Learning Hours (DLH) 80
Course Code BUK1735
- All Employees
- Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff are covered under the first aid provisions.
- All employees should be aware of first aid procedures and locations of first aid kits.
- Designated First Aiders
- Selected employees trained and certified in first aid techniques.
- Responsible for providing immediate assistance during medical emergencies.
- Required to attend refresher training regularly.
- New Starters, Interns, and Trainees
- Must be briefed on first aid procedures during induction.
- Encouraged to attend basic first aid awareness sessions.
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- While working on Buraaq UK premises or sites, they are covered by onsite first aid arrangements.
- Required to comply with reporting and emergency procedures.
- Visitors and Clients
- Covered under the company’s duty of care while on site.
- Should be informed of emergency first aid procedures where applicable.
| Course Code | Curriculum Title | Credit | DLH |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUK1736-1 | Introduction to First Aid | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-2 | Basic Life Support (BLS) | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-3 | Managing Common Injuries and Illnesses | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-4 | First Aid for Medical Emergencies | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-5 | Infection Control and Hygiene | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-6 | Paediatric First Aid (If applicable) | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-7 | First Aid for Mental Health | 2 | 10 |
| BUK1736-8 | First Aid Administration and Reporting | 2 | 10 |
Learning Objectives
- Introduction to First Aid
- Importance of first aid in the workplace
- Legal requirements under UK Health and Safety regulations
- Roles and responsibilities of employees and first aiders
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Assessing the casualty
- Performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Managing Common Injuries and Illnesses
- Treating cuts, burns, and wounds
- Handling fractures, sprains, and strains
- Recognising and managing shock and fainting
- First Aid for Medical Emergencies
- Responding to heart attacks, strokes, and seizures
- Managing allergic reactions and asthma attacks
- Dealing with choking incidents
- Infection Control and Hygiene
- Safe handling of blood and bodily fluids
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Preventing cross-contamination
- Paediatric First Aid (If applicable)
- First aid techniques for infants and children
- Recognising childhood emergencies
- First Aid for Mental Health
- Recognising mental health crises
- Providing initial support and guidance
- Referral to professional help
- First Aid Administration and Reporting
- Recording incidents and treatments
- Legal documentation and confidentiality
- Communication with emergency services
- All Employees
- Designated First Aiders
- New Starters, Interns, and Trainees
- Supervisors and Managers
- Contractors and Subcontractors
- Volunteers and Temporary Workers
- All Modules within this qualification are assessed internally by the approved training Centre and externally verified by BURRAQ UK. The program uses a criterion-referenced assessment approach to ensure that learners successfully meet all required learning outcomes.
- A Pass in any unit is granted only when the learner submits valid, reliable, and authentic evidence that demonstrates achievement of the assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for reviewing this evidence and confirming that the learner has attained the expected standard