Emergency First Aid at Work - Course Overview

Candidates successfully completing this emergency course will be entitled to act as a first aider in the workplace. This Emergency First Aid at Work course may be more suitable whereby a needs assessment has identified a low-risk work environment. This course complies with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 6 Content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course)

How long is an Emergency First Aid at Work Course?

The Emergency First Aid at Work course lasts for 1 day (around 6 hours). It is also unit 1 and day 1 of the First Aid at Work 3-day qualification.

Contents / Learning Outcomes

In accordance with Appendix 6 H&S (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

roles and responsibilities of a first aider;
- cross infection;
- recording incidents & actions;
- use of available equipment;
assessing an incident;
unconscious casualties (including seizure);
cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator
choking;
Wounds and bleeding;
Shock;
minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters);

Assessment method: Activities, test paper, practical assessment

Pre-requisite: None

Suggested progression:

Recommended Annual Refresher Training;
Mandatory Requalification every three years by re-taking the one-day course;
Option to upgrade to the First Aid at Work 3 day qualification;
Automatic External Defibrillation training;

Course Reviews

Marion, Warwickshire
Trainer helped to maintain concentration of candidates through anecdotes and light hearted questioning.
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course
Sam, Solihull
Can't fault Brian or the course at all. He makes what could be a difficult and complicated course, something alive, engaging and informative. Excellent value for money. Well done Brian!! Keep it up.
First Aid at Work course
Soazig, Walsall
I was on that course today, led by Bryan and Rob, and I just wanted to pass on how excellent it was. I practise a holistic therapy called "Bowen" and must hold at the very least the Emergency First Aid certificate in order to maintain my membership with the FHT. I did the initial training 3 years ago, and so had to re-train this year. Both trainings were with First Response First Aid, but I must say that I found today's training really very good. Brian and Rob offer 2 different styles of teaching, but they complement each other very well. Brian's understated but very witty way grabbed my attention for most of the day, and left me with no doubt that I had a very knowledgeable person in front of me. If Rob initially came across as a not so confident speaker, he immediately perked up as soon as it was down to practicing some skills, and his enthusiasm was very communicative. He also knows how to correct people's inaccuracy in their gestures in such a way that doesn't make them feel self-conscious, but rather encourage them to do better. The fact that he is a firefighter undoubtedly adds some perspective to his input. So I guess all I'm saying is thank you for providing such a quality training. I went home feeling rather confident with the thought of having to use those refreshed and updated skills; though I still hope not to have to use them.
Emergency First Aid at Work course
Terri Vas, Walsall
Brian is amazing at what he does. I am on the first aid course at the moment at Calderfields and have another day left to do. I am thoroughly enjoying it and I am confident I will be prepared in the work place. Thank you
First Aid at Work course
Andy McLean,
Excellent three day first aid at work course Lead by Brian Denning. He's an ex paramedic who's served years on the Staffordshire ambulance teams so there's not much he hasn't seen or dealt with. The course was well balanced between practical tasks, videos, slideshows and conversation included plenty of anicdotes and stories of bryan dealing with actual emergencies as a PM. A very enjoyable course with the learning well paced for all. Absolutely first class and I have no reservation whatsoever in giving this company my strongest recommendation.
First Aid at Work course
The trainer's mixture of subtle black country humour, relaxed persona, positive non-verbal communication and technically accurate information, enhanced with his personal experiences, made this man both a pleasure to listen to and learn from.
Lee, Walsall
I have to say how much I enjoyed the First Aid Training course that I was lucky to be part of last week, and cannot think of a time when I have had so much fun.....working. David is an excellent trainer, and everybody has come away very positive about the complete 3 days. His manner, approach, and skill/knowledge base was excellent, and I will definitely be recommending your company to anyone who wishes to complete this course, following this experience. Please pass my thanks to Dave, for doing such an excellent job, and wish him well.
First Aid at Work course
Leah Capps,
I have just completely my 3 day first aid course with Glenn and some other council workers. I wanted to say a massive thank you to Glenn. I've learnt so much over the last few days. Glenn is a brilliant trainer and made everyone feel welcome. I would recommend this course to anyone.
First Aid at Work course
Natalie,
I just wanted to praise Mick for the 2 day first aid refresher course that I attended on 3rd and 4th April 2019. I found that he was a lovely man and teacher and made the course really enjoyable. I have come away feeling that I have learnt something new and gave me the confidence and assistance in order for me to put this into practice in real life. I feel properly trained thanks to Mick and able to cope with anybody that needs first aid. I can't thank Mick enough for what he has taught me.
First Aid Refresher Training
Leicester
I have done a number of first aid training courses and this was by far the best ! Really comprehensive course, excellent trainer - kept us all interested in learning, lots of opportunities for questions, great knowledge & experience of subject. Thank you !!
Paediatric First Aid
Rebecca, Horsham, West Sussex
Dear Gareth & Lee, Thank you for the results and feedback. Your service has been exceptional from start to finish. We will be looking to run another course in the next 6-12 months. Kind regards Rebecca
Emergency First Aid at Work
Dave,
Well what to say..... Thanks to First Response my training detected a broken wrist my 5 year old daughter had today. The injury happened at school all the teachers/first aiders failed to spot it. The injury happened 3 hours before I collected her no response from anyone at school but I did what I was taught by Brian and spotted the signs did a sweep only took 10 seconds. Poor girl was at school for 3 hrs with a fracture. 10 seconds with me and my training had her in A&E 20 minutes later. Cast on... Thank you for teaching me guys.
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Emergency First Aid at Work