Teaching Emergency First Aid at work to a class

Emergency First Aid at Work

Essential for anyone who may need to provide first aid in a workplace setting. This comprehensive course provides you with the knowledge and skills to recognize and manage a variety of common workplace emergencies.

The course is designed to be practical and engaging, with a focus on hands-on practice. You will learn how to assess a casualty, provide first aid for a variety of injuries and illnesses, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). You will also receive guidance on how to manage the scene of an emergency and how to communicate effectively with emergency services.

By completing the Emergency First Aid at Work course, you can gain the confidence to act in an emergency and potentially save a life. The skills you learn will also be valuable for your personal life, as you will be able to provide first aid to family, friends, and neighbours.

Who is this course for?

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed for the needs of small to medium sized, low hazard workplaces, like offices. It is also suitable for individuals wanting a short first aid course which will cover all of the essential life saving first aid techniques or to renew CPR certification.

Duration

This is a 1 day course.

Topics covered

  • Responsibilities and reporting

  • Resuscitation and AED awareness

  • Burns

  • Assessment of the situation

  • Anatomy

  • Choking

  • Dealing with an unresponsive casualty

  • Minor injuries

  • Epilepsy

  • Basic hygiene in First Aid

  • Bleeding control

  • Shock

Certification

The course is First Aid awards endorsed and taught according to the current UK Resuscitation Council Adult BLS guidelines. Certificates are RQF Level 3 and are valid for 3 years.

Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor, and a three year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommends that all students undergo an annual refresher programme of three hours.

More Info

If you are an organisation, we can arrange to send a trainer to your premises to run an in-house group course. Alternatively, if you have fewer than six staff who need training, or are an individual, think about attending one of our courses.