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

T.Lambert - Foster Carer, Solihull
I felt that this course was very informative and delivered in a friendly and reassuring atmosphere by a very knowledgeable trainer. I would recommend this course and trainer as essential to all foster carers. Information obtained will prove invaluable when dealing with any potential future emergency situations. I would like to thank Tom for the experience
Paediatric First Aid Course
Arfan, Walsall
Thank you very much for the 2 free free first aid courses the parents found them to be very useful and were surprised how much was covered in such a short time. The delivery was amazing (parents words) and very informative. Thank you again and I look forward to working with you in the future.
Bite sized First Aid
Maria Bullivant,
Fantastic first aid course! Thank you Mick, my confidence in first aid is much higher now. I will highly recommend first response to anyone with first aid needs.
First Aid at Work course
Cliff Roberts, Director at Performance Fasteners Ltd, Walsall
Just had feedback from my guys who attended the First Aid Course yesterday. I have never received such good feedback from any course I have sent the guys on. They were all very impressed with the whole days course and the trainers were said to be "fantastic". This morning I was waiting for the moans and groans but it was totally the opposite and sang your praises to the highest level! A particular mention was for Laura who was apparently VERY VERY good and very impressed with the way she delivered the course. So from me, thank you for delivering what was said to be a very enjoyable and very informative course!
Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Shirley, Derby
Glenn was a very knowledgeable & competent trainer. He was friendly & explained everything to a level to suit all present. He coped with all the unusual questions & scenarios which we have come across excellently. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for groups of all abilities & feel he should be commended for his hard work.
First aid at work
Becky, Leicestershire
I just wanted to say an extra thank you for a really fun and informative first aid course at our school yesterday. It was very refreshing to have a day of training that was fun and active, as well as delivering exactly what was needed. Both the trainers are fantastic at their job and were professional with the right amount of humour to sustain all our interest. Having done many training courses I would say this was one of the best I have attended and as a teacher myself I know it is not often that you get good feedback!
Emergency First Aid
Carlton, Solihull
I would just like to say I found the course well structured, and very informative with special emphasis on excellent presentation. The instructor Mr Brian Dennant was obviously very knowledgeable and experienced, he possessed excellent communicating skills and made the group and myself feel at ease from the outset. It was excellent; we all enjoyed the two days thoroughly. Thank you so much! Fantastic instructor, made me feel a lot more confident.
First Aid at Work Re-qualification course
Emily, Solihull
I would like to tell you how much I enjoyed the course. Glen was an exceptional teacher. He made us all feel comfortable and supported us as well as preparing us for the assessments. I felt confident in his ability and he seemed very knowledgeable answering all of our many questions. I was very pleasantly surprised how interesting this course was. Glen made the course engaging, his descriptions were clear, his feedback was always constructive and he was always very positive and cheerful even at 9pm on a Monday. I will be recommending this course to others and would like you to pass on my thanks to Glen. He is truly an asset to your company.
Paediatric First Aid Course
Amy, Solihull
Fab delivery, clear & concise with a good mix of practical & theory. Brian was a brilliant trainer and this really helps ease any nerves.
First Aid at Work course.
M. Hoult - Foster Carer, Leicestershire
Style of delivery was great, made a difficult subject simple and a "can do approach". When I say simple, I meant it was broken down into common sense - which is what it should be.
Paediatric First Aid Course
Kate, London
A huge thank you for arranging the first aid course for the bank. We had a wonderful time learning Emergency First Aid and we all passed. The trainer was interactive, passionate and fun. It was a great way of learning. Lunch was great too, and there was plenty of tea and coffee.
Emergency First Aid
Sarah, Emergency First Aid Includiong Paediatric Coalville
I had 4 members of staff attend first aid training yesterday in Coalville, and every single one this morning has been to see me to tell me what a wonderful trainer she is and how she put them all at ease and it was the best first aid course they have been on. Many thank Sarah
Emergency First Aid at Work Including Paediatric

Emergency First Aid at Work