The new structure of workplace first aid training brought in on 1st October 2009 placed a greater emphasis on the employer assessing their own first aid needs. The new Emergency First Aid at Work and shortened First Aid at Work have given more options for those needing a "first aider"- but which is the course for you?

This somewhat confusing area has gradually become clearer and easier to establish, the simplest way for the employer is to use the new online tool provided by the Health and Safety Executive via their website here.