Appointed Persons Courses are available on demand.

They may, if more convenient for the employer, be held on the employer's premises  

Organizations with comparatively low health & safety risks where First Aiders are considered unnecessary must still have someone designated to take charge of the first aid arrangements, look after the equipment and call the emergency services when required.

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the person provided by the employer to take charge of a situation if an accident or injury occurs in the absence of a fully qualified designated First Aider.

Where there are an adequate number of First Aiders an Appointed Person may only provide emergency cover when the absence of First Aiders is due to exceptional, unforeseen and temporary circumstances. Annual leave does not count. If assessment calls for First Aiders to be provided they should be available when the need arises.

The certificate is valid for three years.

Instruction is given in the following areas:

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

First Aid for the unconscious casualty

First Aid for the wounded or bleeding

An Appointed Persons Course is held over 1 day.

Assessment is done by the trainer continuously throughout the course.