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First Aid Course For Security Officers

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First Aid Course For Security Officers

First Aid Course For Security Officers

Completing the first aid course is now compulsory for all security officers, the SIA have announced changes to the licence linked qualifications required to work within the private security industry.  As of April 2021, anyone who wishes to undertake security training to gain an SIA licence will have to prove that they have a valid First Aid certificate, which has at least 12 months until expiry. 

The minimum standard of First Aid training accepted will be the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification.

The changes are:

As of October 2021, it will also be compulsory for all security professionals renewing their licence to have the EFAW (Emergency First Aid At Work) qualification.

From 1 April 2021, all students must have a first aid qualification before they can take the training required for a door supervisor or security guard licence

from 1 October 2021, you must have one of the new qualifications or take top-up training before you can apply for a door supervisor and security guard licence – this includes renewals.

Ideal for Security officers, Supervisors, First Aid trainers, and smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks.

Course Content: (Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work) – Book Course £100

  • Chapter 1: Health and safety (first aid) regulations
  • Chapter 2: Managing an incident
  • Chapter 3: The priorities of first aid
  • Chapter 4: Treatment of an unconscious casualty
  • Chapter 5: Resuscitation
  • Chapter 6: Shock
  • Chapter 7: Choking
  • Chapter 8: Seizures
  • Chapter 9: Bleeding
  • Chapter 10: Common workplace injuries.

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