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Emergency First Aid at Work
The Emergency First Aid Course teaches you how to act should you find someone in a life–threatening situation. This course gives you vital information and practices that can save someone’s life.
Reasons To Undergo
First-Aid Training
- Saves Lives
- Reduces Accident Rates
- Eases the Minds of the Employees
- Learn to Utilize First Aid Kits Properly
- Reduces Recovery Time
- First aid training boosts your CV
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About This Course
Course duration – 6 hours, which can be split over two sessions. The certificate will last for 3 years from the date of the course.
There is no formal exam, continual assessment of skill during the course.
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
- Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
- The importance of preventing cross-infection
- The need for recording incidents and accidents
- Use of available equipment
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
- Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Provide basic instruction in the use of an AED
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
- Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries
Cost: £120.00 + VAT per candidate
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FAQs
Q. How do I become a Certified Emergency First Aider?
To become an Emergency at Work Certified First Aider, you need to attend the 1-day training course. You will receive your EFAW Certificate upon completing the course.
Q. How much does it cost to get an Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate?
Your Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate is part of your training and its cost is already factored in.
Q. When does my Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate expire?
Your Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate expires 3 years from the date you completed your training.
Q. How do I renew my First Aid Certificate?
To renew your First Aid Certificate, you will need to take the course again once it has expired. This is so your skills and knowledge are up to date to enable you to provide the best treatment.
Q. Am I eligible for the Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate?
To be eligible for an EFAW Certificate, you need to be at least 16 years old. You can take the training from the age of 14, but can’t receive a certificate.
Q. What does EFAW Training consist of and how long does it take?
Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) is the most common type of First Aid Training. It takes 1-day and prepares you to respond in emergency situations by providing the relevant treatment. The training consists of important theory followed by practical work where you will use dummies and other equipment. Some of the things you will learn include how to control bleeding, treat burns and administer CPR.
Q. What are the different types of First Aid Training?
The three most popular first aid training courses are Emergency First Aid At Work (1-day), First Aid At Work (3-days) and Paediatric First Aid (2-days). What training you choose depends on the environment that you work in and who you work with. For example, if you work in a high-risk environment, like a construction site, you will require the 3-day First Aid At Work training. In the same way, if you work with children, you will need paediatric first aid. It is best to speak with your employer to identify the kind of training required.
Q. Is the EFAW Certificate a legal requirement?
Depending on your employer and where you work, it could be a legal requirement. Some factors which are part of this include the risk assessment and size of the workforce.
Q. How is the Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) Training Course assessed?
The Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course is assessed during the class and does not have an exam at the end. As long as you follow what is being taught and are able to demonstrate what you have learnt, you pass on the same day.
Q. Is it possible to do distance learning or e-learning?
Unfortunately this is not possible as government legislation states that First Aid Training can only be delivered in person.
Q. Can First Aid Training help me get a job?
Employers rate First Aid Training very highly and it can really make you stand out as a candidate. It is also a valuable skill that can save lives. In some cases, First Aid Training is a legal requirement for certain employers. Therefore, already having the training automatically makes you a stronger candidate.
Q. What do I need First Aid Training for?
First Aid Training makes you more employable as many businesses look for certified candidates. It is also a useful skill for everyday life. For some employers, it is a legal requirement to have certified first aiders available. Ultimately, the First Aid Training course is designed to make you an efferent first aider and to provide basic life and first aid care.
Q. What does the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 mean for employers?
The regulation states that it is the employer’s responsibility to provide sufficient First Aid support to injured or unwell staff. This includes having enough trained first aiders and access to the necessary equipment to treat affected employees.
