Who should attend

Where an organisation’s risk assessment of First Aid needs identifies that there is a requirement for Emergency First Aid at Work practitioners, then this national Award in Emergency First Aid at Work satisfies the requirements of the regulatory body for First Aid – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with Emergency First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Course outline

A range of subjects are covered including:

• Responsibilities and reporting
• Assessment of the situation
• Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
• Basic hygiene in First Aid
• Burns
• Epilepsy
• Resuscitation
• Anatomy
• Minor injuries
• Bleeding control
• Choking
• Shock

Course Duration

This course runs over a minimum of six contact hours in the classroom (1 day), consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

Assessment

Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. 

Certification

A three year Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required.