A SKILL FOR LIFE
First Aid Training For You
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK
1 Day
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is one day of training suitable for members of small to medium sized, low hazard workplaces, like offices. Or for individuals looking for a 1 day first aid course which will cover all of the essential life saving first aid techniques, including CPR and AED. This course can be used to renew your CPR certification.
No previous first aid experience is required to attend. Certificates are valid for 3 years.
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Course Timings
Weekday courses 09:30 - 16:30 or 09:00 - 16:00 depending on the venue.
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Course Content
All Emergency First Aid at Work courses cover the safe use of an AED. Adult Basic Life Support techniques are taught to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour
Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents
Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Breathing Problems - choking
Circulation Problems – controlling external bleeding and treatment for shock
Minor Injuries - small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters
Safe best practice - minimise the risk if infection
Record keeping – recording accidents, RIDDOR, First Aid kits, disposing safely of clinical waste
Awareness of current regulations
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Course Certificate
Candidates who successfully complete this workplace first aid course will receive a Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work' certificate. The first aid certificate is valid for 3 years.
There are no written exam papers, the course assessment is 100% practical. You must take a full and active part in practising all of the procedures and protocols taught as this provides the trainer with the necessary continual assessment opportunities.
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Cost
£80 per person
Minimum 3 people
All delegates receive a training pack and course manual.
