Designed to equip individuals with the basic knowledge and skills to provide immediate and appropriate first aid in the workplace.

Overview

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed to equip individuals with the basic knowledge and skills to provide immediate and appropriate first aid in the workplace. It covers essential lifesaving techniques to respond to various medical emergencies until professional medical help arrives.

Who needs this qualification?

This course suits lower-risk work environments, such as offices, shops, or organisations with fewer than 100 employees.

It is also suitable for anyone identified by their employer as suitable to take on the role of an emergency first aider in their workplace.

Why is this training important?

Having the skills and knowledge to administer emergency first aid to oneself and others is vital to an organisation’s emergency plans and procedures. This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge to deal with life-threatening conditions until help arrives.

The H&S (First Aid) regulations 1981 place a general duty on employers to provide first aid treatment to employees within the workplace environment. If having assessed the first aid needs, an employer appoints first aiders, the first aider must have a valid certificate of competence.

Course content

The role and responsibility of a first aider

Assessing incidents and conducting a scene survey

Unresponsive casualties, recovery position and CPR

Safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator (AED)

Seizures

Choking

External bleeding

Shock

Burns and scalds

Minor injuries including small cuts, bruises, and splinters

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand the role and responsibility of a first aider

Assess an incident

Manage a casualty who is unresponsive and NOT breathing normally

Provide first aid to an unresponsive and breathing normally casualty

Manage a casualty who is in seizure

Recognise and assist a casualty who is choking

Manage a casualty with external bleeding

Manage a casualty who is in shock

Understand how to manage a casualty with a minor injury

Understand how to manage a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Certificated by: Ouch Learning and Development (approved by the FAIB)

Duration: Face-to-face: 1 day

Assessment: Multiple choice exam & practical assessment

Prerequisites: None

Validity of award: 3 years

Included in the price:

Interactive and engaging course

Qualification & digital certificate

Course manual & materials

Keyring rebreath face shield

Access to FREE resources including Appointed Persons posters for your workplace

Access to our customer portal to view your bookings, download previous certificates and generate training reports of your employees

Automatic email reminders for certificate expiries

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