An Emergency First Aid at Work course, in accordance with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Who should complete this course?

This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide help to people in a range of emergency first aid situations and is ideal for lower risk organisations.

Course outline

1 day course that covers both theory and practical training in the following areas:

• The role of the First Aider, Contents of First Aid boxes and recording of accidents
• Initial assessment of a situation
• Treating a casualty who:

• Is unconscious
• Requires CPR and the use of an AED
• Is choking
• Is bleeding
• Is in shock
• Has minor conditions, including cuts/grazes, bruises

Course information

Candidates are continuously assessed throughout the course by way of practical assessments and a multi-choice question paper. Successful completion of the course provides candidates with an EFAW certificate that is valid for 3 years from the date of the course.  Re-qualification is required after 3 years.  The HSE strongly recommend that skills are updated by attending an annual half day refresher course.

Course cost

£85 per candidate (group rates available for courses taught in your workplace)

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