Emergency First Aid at Work Training in Doha, Qatar

Emergency First Aid at Work training in Doha, Qatar prepares employees to take charge of the first minutes of a workplace incident. Following the scope commonly used for emergency first aid at work programs, it covers managing the scene, assessing a casualty, adult CPR, the recovery position, choking, severe bleeding, shock, seizures and minor injuries. It is designed for people nominated to support their organization's first aid arrangements in lower-risk environments.

Learners spend much of the session practicing on manikins and with each other, working through realistic incidents such as a collapse in an office, a deep cut in a workshop or a seizure in a canteen. The trainer explains what to record, how to hand over to paramedics and how to restock kits. This program can be run in-house for organizations, aligned with their first aid needs assessment, site layout and emergency contact procedures.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of an emergency first aider and the workplace first aid needs assessment.

• Manage an incident scene safely and carry out a primary survey.

• Perform adult CPR at 100 to 120 compressions per minute and use an AED.

• Place an unresponsive breathing casualty in the recovery position and monitor them.

• Control severe bleeding and recognize and treat shock.

• Respond to choking, seizures, minor burns and small wounds.

• Complete a clear incident record and handover to emergency services.

This training is intended for employees asked to support emergency first aid arrangements in their workplace.

• Nominated workplace first aiders and appointed persons

• Office managers and administration staff

• Retail, hospitality and facilities employees

• Health and safety representatives

• Supervisors in workshops and light industrial sites

Module 1: The Emergency First Aider at Work

• Duties of a workplace first aider and legal context

• First aid needs assessment and kit provision

• Managing an incident scene and bystanders

• Hygiene, gloves and preventing cross-infection

Module 2: The Unresponsive Casualty

• Primary survey and checking for normal breathing

• Recovery position and ongoing monitoring

• Recognizing cardiac arrest and agonal breathing

• Adult CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths

• Using an AED safely in the workplace

Module 3: Bleeding, Shock and Wounds

• Direct pressure and dressings for severe bleeding

• Recognizing and treating shock

• Minor cuts, grazes, bruises and splinters

• Minor burns and scalds

Module 4: Choking, Seizures and Other Emergencies

• Adult choking: back blows and abdominal thrusts

• Managing a seizure and protecting the casualty

• Fainting and when to seek medical help

• Heat-related illness awareness in hot environments

Module 5: Records, Handover and Practice Scenarios

• Recording incidents and first aid given

• Handing over to paramedics with clear information

• Practical workplace emergency scenarios

• Restocking kits and reviewing the response

Offices, government buildings, hotels, retail centers and light industrial sites across Qatar employ large and diverse teams, and each needs trained staff ready to respond while an ambulance is on its way. Clear first aid arrangements form part of the workplace safety expectations overseen by the Ministry of Labour. Preparing employees to handle cardiac arrest, bleeding and heat illness strengthens workforce wellbeing, a key theme in Qatar National Vision 2030.

Join a scheduled class at our training center in Doha or attend live online. For organizations, the course can run as an in-house program at your premises or online, tailored to your sector, examples and schedule.