EH&S Environmental Health & Safety Introduction15 minCompliance tier
First Aid
Essential first aid skills for workplace emergencies
What you'll be able to do
•Assess an injured or ill person and decide when to call for emergency help versus provide basic aid
•Perform core first-aid responses for common workplace situations, including bleeding, burns, and choking
•Recognize signs of a medical emergency such as a possible heart attack, stroke, or severe allergic reaction
•Use a first-aid kit and protect yourself with barriers while helping someone else
Who it's for
Employees who may be first on the scene when a coworker is hurt, and anyone their employer designates as a workplace first-aid responder. Useful in workplaces where medical help is not immediately on site.
What changes on the job
•Faster, calmer response in the first minutes of an injury or medical event
•Clearer judgment about when to call emergency services right away
•Basic care delivered correctly for bleeding, burns, and choking
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Does completing this certify me in first aid or CPR?
No. This is awareness and foundational knowledge, not a hands-on certification. Formal CPR and first-aid certification requires an in-person, skills-tested course from a recognized provider. This course helps you respond sensibly and know your limits.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes, self-paced. It is a good primer before or alongside a hands-on certification course.
What should I do if I am not confident helping?
The course emphasizes that calling for professional help is often the most important first step. It teaches you to act within your ability, protect yourself, and get trained responders involved quickly.