Basic First Aid for Employees

⏱️ 20 minutes

Basic First Aid for Employees

Basic First Aid for Employees Course
Basic first aid training teaches employees essential life-saving skills for workplace emergencies and how to respond effectively when medical situations arise.

The Basic First Aid for Employees training from Smarter Risk is a 100% online course that helps employers meet OSHA requirements for workplace first aid preparedness and emergency response.

Employees learn how to assess emergency situations, provide immediate care for injuries and medical emergencies, and understand when to seek professional medical help. The training covers fundamental first aid principles and proper response procedures for common workplace incidents.

This training is designed for all employees in any workplace, especially those where immediate professional medical assistance may not be readily available. Employers benefit by having informed personnel who can respond appropriately to medical emergencies, supporting workplace safety and legal compliance.

Important Note: This course provides basic first aid education and empowers all employees with a fundamental understanding of first aid principles and methods. This training is not a substitute for Red Cross first aid certification or professional medical training. For comprehensive hands-on first aid certification, consult certified training organizations.

What You’ll Learn

  • Emergency Assessment - Evaluate emergency situations and prioritize response actions
  • Injury Response - Provide appropriate immediate care for common workplace injuries
  • Medical Emergency Recognition - Identify signs of serious medical conditions
  • First Aid Fundamentals - Apply basic first aid principles and best practices
  • Emergency Communication - Know when and how to contact emergency medical services
  • Incident Documentation - Properly record and report first aid incidents

Course Details

Duration: 20 minutes
Format: Self Paced Online Training
Assessment: Knowledge quiz with immediate feedback
Certification: Certificate of completion upon passing
Access: Available 24/7 through Training Director LMS

Who Should Take This Course

  • All employees in any workplace
  • Managers and supervisors
  • Safety team members
  • Remote workers and field personnel
  • Manufacturing and construction workers
  • Office workers and administrative staff

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the training take?
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Employees can pause and resume at their convenience.

Is this training OSHA compliant?
Yes. This training helps organizations meet OSHA requirements for workplace first aid preparedness and emergency response.

Do employees receive a certificate?
Yes. Upon successful completion, employees can generate a certificate of completion. Also all progress is stored and can be accessed in the main dashboard under Learner Report.

How often should employees take this training?
We recommend annual refresher training, and all course progress can be reset each year.

Can we track completion?
Yes. Training Director provides real-time tracking of assignments, completion status and quiz scores.

Is this appropriate for all employees?
Yes. The training is designed for all employees regardless of role or experience level.

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Basic First Aid for Employees Training is included with the Intelligent Plan.

  1. Sign up - You can begin on the free plan and upgrade when you’re ready to assign courses.
  2. Complete the company risk assessment (required) - It takes less than 15 minutes. Answer all questions as accurately as possible so we can set up your account correctly.
  3. Access your dashboard - After submitting the assessment, you’ll be redirected to your dashboard.
  4. Click Training Director - Start assigning courses to your team.

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