First Aid Courses
Become a First Aider with The Blue Star Academy
In collaboration with Derby College Group Professional Training, we provide first aid courses customised to fit your needs.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your skills or fulfil workplace requirements, our training will assist you in achieving certification to the highest standards.
Our First Aid Qualifications
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
Duration: 1 day
Cost: £100 per person
Course Content:
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Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
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Be able to assess an emergency safely.
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Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty (breathing and not breathing correctly)
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Be able to use an AED effectively.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Duration: 3 days
Cost: £290 per person
Course Content:
Unit 1:
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Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
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Be able to assess an emergency safely.
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Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty (breathing and not breathing correctly)
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Be able to use an AED effectively.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.
Unit 2:
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Be able to conduct a secondary survey.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness:
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Heart Attack
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Stroke
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Asthma Attack
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Diabetic Hypoglycaemic Emergency
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Level 2 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) - Requalification
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £195 per person
Course Content:
Unit 1:
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Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
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Be able to assess an emergency safely.
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Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty (breathing and not breathing correctly)
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Be able to use an AED effectively.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
-
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking.
-
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding.
-
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
-
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries.
Unit 2:
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Be able to conduct a secondary survey.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries.
-
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury.
-
Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected poisoning.
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Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis.
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Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness:
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Heart Attack
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Stroke
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Asthma Attack
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Diabetic Hypoglycaemic Emergency
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This course is suitable for anyone who already holds a Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate, which is due to expire. A copy of your existing certificate will be required before booking on this course to ensure your eligibility.
Forestry First Aid (+F) Certificate
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: £50 per person
Course Content:
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Identifying the severity of external bleeding
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Techniques to control life-threatening bleeds
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Applying tourniquets - manufactured and improvised
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Applying haemostatic dressings and wound packing
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Treating hypothermia
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Understanding crush injuries and how to treat them
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Identifying and treating tick bites and Lyme Disease
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How to treat adder bites and insect bites
This course can be delivered as a stand-alone course or as an addition to any of the first aid courses listed above.
Current Open First Aid Course Dates
The Blue Star Academy works in partnership with Derby College Group Professional Training to offer a complete schedule of first aid courses. Available dates can be viewed by clicking the link below.
If you require a closed course, delivered on your premises for your staff, we offer in-person training for a maximum of 12 people. Please complete the contact form below to discuss your requirements.