Emergency First Aid at Work

EFAW training gives a first-aider the knowledge and confidence to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. The course is designed for the first aider in a low hazard work place.

Awarding Body Health and Safety Executive

The course is fully accredited by the HSE and therefore conforms and meets all standards of the Health and Safety (First Aid) regulations 1981.

Guided Learning Hours 6-7

An EFAW course is usually run over one day, but can be flexible, delivered over split sessions if appropriate.

The course covers:

• Role of the first aider
• Health & Safety
• Recording incidents
• Acting promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Provision of First Aid for minor injuries including; small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns & scalds & small splinters
• Cross infection
• The unconscious casualty.
• Seizure
• The non-breathing casualty
• The choking casualty
• A casualty in shock

The course will include practical demonstration and individual participation.

Assessment of competence is on-going practical and knowledge assessment by trainer. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded a certificate of achievement, valid for three years.

Course dates 2012 (1 Day):

Friday 30th March

Friday 11th May

Tuesday 3rd July

Tuesday 28th August

Thursday 4th October

Thursday 6th December