First Aid for Beauty Therapists, Aesthetic Practitioners, Hairdressers and Salon Owners

Emergency First Aid at Work Covering the Full HSE Syllabus

Adapted for the Beauty Industry

Course Overview

The First Aid for Beauty Therapists course has been specifically developed for Beauty Therapists, Salon Owners, Beauticians, Hairdressers, and Aesthetic Practitioners. It is designed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work (6-hour course), adapted for the beauty industry.

This course covers vital topics such as how to put someone into the recovery position, heart attacks, anaphylactic shock, burns, and much more.

On completion, you can download and print your certificate. Certificates are valid for 3 years and award an HSE Appointed Person First Aid qualification, which can also be used as evidence for verifiable CPD.

The First Aid for Beauty Therapists course is also an excellent training package for:

• People looking to gain invaluable knowledge and skills
• Those with English as a second language to prepare for a practical first aid course

This is a convenient and easy way for businesses requiring an appointed person qualification to become first aid compliant. The content also serves as an annual refresher, covering the full HSE syllabus plus head injuries, heart attacks, asthma, and much more.

⚠️ Note: This course fulfils all the criteria for Appointed Person First Aid training. However, a practical course is required to qualify as a full First Aider.

How the Course Works

The course consists of:

• Illustrated step-by-step directions
• Flow charts
• Diagrams
• Videos
• Test-yourself sections

It is fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and print your certificate on completion.

⏱️ Duration: Approximately 6 hours
📅 Access: Continuous for 12 months

Important Information

It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real-life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice.

The author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course. However, this course is merely a guide and the author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies, mistreatment, or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused.

Course Author

This course material has been written by Emma Hammett, qualified nurse, first aid trainer, and founder of First Aid for Life, in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals.

📧 For any queries concerning this course, please contact: emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk

Course Contents

• Action in an Emergency
• What to Put in Your First Aid Kit
• Unresponsive and Breathing – Recovery Position
• Resuscitation (CPR)
• Heart Attacks and Angina
• Choking
• Asthma
• Anaphylactic Shock
• Wounds and Bleeding
• Burns
• Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations
• Head Injuries and Spinal Injuries
• Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions