What This Book Is About

The First Aid Made Easy Book is a comprehensive first aid manual designed to support longer first aid courses, including the First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification. It covers all required learning outcomes while also addressing additional high-risk and critical emergency scenarios. The book is structured to support in-depth learning and to act as a reliable reference during and after training.

Who Wrote It & Who It’s For

This book is written by Nigel Barraclough, founder of Qualsafe, an experienced paramedic, and one of the UK’s leading first aid authors. It is designed for learners, trainers, and training providers delivering First Aid at Work training in the UK. Trusted by over 2,500 training providers, including NHS Ambulance Services, it is suitable for workplace, education, and regulated training environments.

What This Book Covers

• Primary survey and resuscitation
• CPR and AED usage
• Recovery position and choking
• Bleeding, shock, and catastrophic bleeding
• Tourniquets and wound packing
• Heart attack and stroke
• Sepsis and meningitis
• Acid attacks and crush injuries
• Burns, broken bones, and spinal injuries
• Asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and seizures
• Head injuries, unconsciousness, and poisoning

The book uses images and clear diagrams to simplify complex procedures and support effective learning.  

Book Specifications

• Edition: 12.2
• Edition: 13 (2025 updates)  
• Format: A4