Emergency First Aid at Work

(EFAW)

About the course

This training covers a broad spectrum of first aid techniques necessary for handling workplace emergencies. The course adheres to HSE standards and teaches participants how to manage injuries and health crises until professional help arrives. Focused on essential life-saving skills, this course trains participants to address severe workplace emergencies. It includes practical training on managing life-threatening conditions, ensuring that attendees are prepared to act confidently in critical situations.

What will you learn

Learn crucial emergency response techniques and legal compliance.

Equip with First Aid Skills
Injury Management
Handling Medical Emergencies
Resuscitation Techniques
Legal and Safety Compliance

Course content

The Role of the First Aider

The first aider provides immediate care to those who are injured or ill, aiming to prevent the situation from worsening and ensuring safety until professional help arrives.

Communication and Casualty Care

Effective communication and casualty care involve reassuring and supporting the injured person, assessing their condition, and delivering appropriate first aid treatment.

Basic Defibrillator Awareness

Introduction to the use of defibrillators in cardiac emergencies.

Bleeding Minor & Severe

Managing bleeding involves applying direct pressure to the wound, using sterile dressings to control blood loss, and keeping the injured person calm and still.

Choking - Adult

To assist a choking adult, use back blows and abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object, ensuring to call for emergency help if the blockage does not clear.

Minor Burns

Understand how to treat minor burns by cooling the affected area and covering it appropriately while monitoring for any signs of shock.

Resuscitation - Adult

Performing CPR on adults in life-threatening situations.

Seizures

During a seizure, keep the environment safe for the casualty by moving dangerous objects away, cushioning their head, and monitoring breathing until the seizure ends.

Shock

Recognizing and treating the signs of shock in a casualty.

Unresponsive Casualty

Steps to help an unresponsive person, including the recovery position.

Chest Pains

Assisting someone with chest pain by keeping them comfortable and calling for emergency help, especially if a heart attack is suspected.

How are you assessed?

Practical Assessment

Who is this course for?

Workplace first aiders.

Entry requirements

Bespoke option

Our bespoke courses are crafted for your team’s specific needs and delivered on-site, right at your workplace!

Enjoy the convenience of customised training that’s directly relevant to your industry, while fostering teamwork and saving costs by training multiple employees at once.

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Price

£80

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£80

Duration

5 hrs

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RQF Level

3

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3

Accredited by

TQUK

Valid For

3 Years

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Emergency First Aid at Work

(EFAW)

About the course

What will you learn

Course content

The first aider provides immediate care to those who are injured or ill, aiming to prevent the situation from worsening and ensuring safety until professional help arrives.

Effective communication and casualty care involve reassuring and supporting the injured person, assessing their condition, and delivering appropriate first aid treatment.

Introduction to the use of defibrillators in cardiac emergencies.

Managing bleeding involves applying direct pressure to the wound, using sterile dressings to control blood loss, and keeping the injured person calm and still.

To assist a choking adult, use back blows and abdominal thrusts to dislodge the object, ensuring to call for emergency help if the blockage does not clear.

Understand how to treat minor burns by cooling the affected area and covering it appropriately while monitoring for any signs of shock.

Performing CPR on adults in life-threatening situations.

During a seizure, keep the environment safe for the casualty by moving dangerous objects away, cushioning their head, and monitoring breathing until the seizure ends.

Recognizing and treating the signs of shock in a casualty.

Steps to help an unresponsive person, including the recovery position.

Assisting someone with chest pain by keeping them comfortable and calling for emergency help, especially if a heart attack is suspected.

How are you assessed?

Who is this course for?

Entry requirements

Bespoke option

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