
Blended Learning for First Aid Training
A Flexible & Effective Approach to Workplace Safety Certification
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Blended learning combines online theoretical training with in-person practical assessment to ensure participants gain both knowledge and hands-on experience in emergency response. Approved by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), blended learning allows workplaces and individuals to complete part of their first aid training remotely, followed by classroom-based practical sessions.
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✔ Flexibility – Learners complete theory modules at their own pace before attending practical training.
✔ Compliance – Meets HSE and UK Resuscitation Council guidelines for regulated first aid courses.
✔ Time-Efficient – Reduces in-classroom hours while maintaining full course certification requirements.
✔ Cost-Effective – Lowers costs for organisations by reducing training time and facility usage.
✔ Engaging & Accessible – Interactive video content, quizzes, and digital resources enhance learning.
How Blended Learning Works for First Aid Certification
Blended learning follows a structured approach to balance remote learning with face-to-face practical training
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✅ Learners complete an interactive first aid theory course online, covering essential topics such as:
Legal responsibilities of a first aider
Incident assessment & emergency response procedures
CPR techniques & AED usage
Treatment for choking, bleeding, shock, and medical emergencies
Paediatric first aid (if applicable)
✅ Knowledge is reinforced through quizzes, videos, and assessment modules.
✅ Online training can be accessed anytime, anywhere, making it ideal for busy professionals. -
✅ After completing the online portion, learners attend a classroom-based practical session.
✅ Practical training focuses on hands-on demonstrations in:Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants
Using an AED (defibrillator) correctly
Managing wounds, bleeding, and bandaging techniques
Assessing fractures, burns, and environmental injuries
✅ Learners complete physical assessments under instructor guidance to ensure competence.
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✅ The final assessment includes:
Online multiple-choice exam to verify theoretical knowledge
Practical skill evaluation in CPR, wound care, and emergency scenarios
✅ Upon successful completion, learners receive an HSE-recognised First Aid certificate, valid for three years.
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✔ Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – 1-Day (3 hours online + 3 hours classroom)
✔ First Aid at Work (FAW) – 3-Day (6 hours online + 12 hours classroom)
✔ Paediatric First Aid (VTQ) – 2-Day (6 hours online + 6 hours classroom)
✔ *FAW Forestry Edition – Includes forestry-specific emergency response training -
✔ If you need flexibility without compromising certification quality, blended learning is ideal.
✔ Suitable for workplaces, childcare professionals, and individuals balancing work commitments.
✔ Approved by HSE, the UK Resuscitation Council, and sector-specific governing bodies.
📢 Learn first aid on your schedule—enroll in a blended training course today!