Frequently Asked Questions
MRS Training & Rescue are an awarding body approved assessment provider, and as such, we are able to deliver, assess and certificate first aid courses which comply with the First Aid Regulations Act 1981.
Our First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid and Mental Health First Aid courses are accredited by QualSafe and our Advanced First Aid course is accredited by MP Awards.
We are also Global Wind Organisation (GWO) approved training providers – which means we are approved to deliver first aid courses for the wind turbine industry and can award GWO recognised certification.
It is important for delegates not only to grasp the theoretical aspects of first aid training but also to undergo practical assessments to ensure competence when applying these skills in real-life situations.
Our practical courses equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to effectively apply what you've learned and been assessed on in real emergency scenarios. Therefore, if an emergency does arise, you'll be fully prepared to handle it.
First aid is the act of providing immediate assistance to individuals who are sick or injured until professional medical assistance can be obtained. The goals of first aid are to:
- Preserve life
- Prevent deterioration
- Promote recovery
A first aider is an individual appointed by an employer to administer first aid, having received training that meets the standards set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
A first aider has several responsibilities:
- Assess the scene
- Obtain help
- Treat the patient
- Minimise the risk of infection
- Manage post incident / emergency
Up to 150,000 people in the UK die each year in situations where first aid could have made a difference.
Companies with 25 – 50 employees are required by the Health and Safety Executive to have at least one person with the ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ qualification. In workplaces with a larger number of employees, it's advisable to have multiple fully trained first aiders. This helps mitigate the risk of serious consequences resulting from a shortage of staff trained in first aid.
Employers are responsible for ensuring that sufficient equipment, personnel, and facilities are available to promptly attend to injured staff members. Regular workplace risk assessments should be conducted to identify potential hazards and determine appropriate measures to address them.
As accidents and illness can happen at any time, it’s important that first aid is always readily available for workers. Employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees, and they must appoint a person to take charge in any incident if this is not themselves.
