Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW) Overview
Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW) Overview
£950.00 + VAT
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – 1 Day (optional 3-day course available) Ensure your workplace remains compliant with HSE regulations with our Ofqual-approved EFAW course. Delivered on-site by experienced instructors, this practical one-day session equips employees with the essential skills to handle workplace emergencies, from CPR and defibrillator use to managing bleeding and shock. No prior experience is required, and successful candidates receive a certificate valid for three years.
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- Training delivered by a highly experienced instructor at your workplace.
- Ofqual approved 1 day course practical and theoretical training covering the responsibilities of a first aider in the workplace.Â
- Valid for 3 years
- Compliant with Health & Safety Executive code of Practice
EFAW Course Structure
EFAW IS A 1 day course comprising a minimum of 6 hours of practical and theoretical training.
During the course, students will learn:
- Responsibilities of a first aider in the workplace,Â
- Assessment of the situation;Â
- First aid hygiene;Â
- Resuscitation, including use of the defibrillatorÂ
- Basic anatomy;Â
- Choking;Â
- Bleeding;Â
- Shock;Â
- Epilepsy;
- Minor injuriesÂ
EFAW Course FAQs
Is there a written exam?
No, a practical assessment is carried out by the instructor during the course
Do I need previous first aid experience?
No, the course is designed to give employees all the information they need to be able to save a life!Â
If you would like to know more about this course, then these frequently asked questions have all the answers.
Why is EFAW training necessary?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires that all workplaces have appropriate first aid provision for employees. Any workplace, office, building site or factory has many potential hazards that may cause injury; employees, visitors or members of the public may have a medical condition or become unwell; and an appropriate reaction to a situation by employees is essential. Regardless of your work environment, first aid training is an essential life skill.Â
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is fully accredited and externally regulated.Â
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes – on completion, you’ll receive an electronic certificate valid for 3 years.
Who is the EFAW course for?
The EFAW course is suitable for all workplaces; high-risk work environments where the potential for serious injury may exist may require additional training in life-threatening bleeding, which can be added to the EFAW course if required. Extended training to deal with specific injuries such as head neck / chest trauma, etc., is covered by the First Aid at Work (FAW) 3 day course.Â
Additional information
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