Our Vision
Helping Shape the Future of First Aid
Early Beginnings
First Aid as we know it today dates all the way back to the 19th century. In 1878, the newly formed St John Ambulance was established to create civilian ambulances and teach members of the public life-saving skills particularly for the mines and railroads.
Nearly 100 years later in 1971, the first paramedics were trained in Brighton with the work of Dr (now Professor) Douglas Chamberlain . These early paramedics were taught additional skills in dealing with cardiac patients. By 1999, the first paramedic training school was established to provide a formal qualification to become what is now known as a paramedic.
First Aid Training at Work
In 1981, the Health and Safety at Work (First Aid) Act was introduced to ensure employees receive initial treatment if they become ill or injured at work before emergency services arrive. From that, the First Aid at Work (FAW) course was introduced to set the standard for First Aid training in the UK.
Since then, First Aid training has come a long way - with technology quickly advancing, so has the way we have trained members of the public. The invention of the mobile phone meant almost anybody can call 999 anywhere, public access defibrillators are increasingly common in public and private areas, and online learning creates even more support and further understanding of advanced subjects.
So what is next for First Aid training?
The Future of First Aid Training
As we fast approach the midway point of the 21st century the world continues to advance, and so must the way we deliver First Aid training. With the emergence of AI, training can be adapted to suit any workplace and give learners a new level of immersion into their training that the traditional classroom cannot offer. Showing learners what an incident in their own workplace can look like in real life can help learners feel more prepared and give them the confidence to act in any emergency that may arise.
Language and learning barriers can impact the way some learners approach their training - with instant translation and language technology we can adapt any course to suit your workers' needs, including adapting resources to those with dyslexia or dyspraxia. No learner should be left behind during training.
Berkshire First Aid Training is leading the way in revolutionising First Aid Training and preparing your staff for any kind of First Aid emergency.