Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Duration:

This course involves at least 6 hours of training and is run over one day.

Course Content:

On completion of the training, successful candidates should be able to:

• Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure)
• The importance of preventing cross infection
• The need for recording incidents and actions
• The 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 CPR
• 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 (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

FAQs:

How long will this course take?

Will I get a recognised First Aid certificate?

Do I need to requalify after three years?

Do I have to undertake an annual refresher training?

Is there an assessment at the end of the course?

The training is in line with the latest UK resuscitation guidelines from the Resuscitation Council (UK) as published on 18th October 2010 by the HSE.

Venue:
South Wimbledon,
Central London,
or onsite as preferred.

Group discount subject to numbers attending.

Please email or call to enquire about courses not on schedule.