COURSE OVERVIEW
Our 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work course is the Level 3 (VTQ) – Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course including AED (defibrillator).
This one-day course is our introduction to first aid at work and is really popular. It provides a good insight into first aid procedures required for small, low risk workplaces.
The course uses a combination of knowledge development, skills development and realistic scenario practice to ensure participants have the confidence in their ability to provide care when emergency situations arise.
The course syllabus is laid down by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and complies with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 6 Content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our 1 Day Emergency First Aid at Work course is the Level 3 (VTQ) – Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course including AED (defibrillator).
This one-day course is our introduction to first aid at work and is really popular. It provides a good insight into first aid procedures required for small, low risk workplaces.
The course uses a combination of knowledge development, skills development and realistic scenario practice to ensure participants have the confidence in their ability to provide care when emergency situations arise.
The course syllabus is laid down by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and complies with the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 (Appendix 6 Content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course.
Meets HSE requirements
Certified CPD statement
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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Our 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course is ideally suited for employees who are given the role of Emergency First Aider at work as it provides a good working knowledge of emergency first aid and the confidence to use it. This course is also perfect for lone workers and individuals or employees from smaller, low risk operators. It is often the minimum requirement for sports coaches, instructors and support workers.
TOPICS COVERED
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of the First Aider
- Assessing an emergency situation
- First aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and breathing normally
- First Aid for a casualty who is unresponsive and not breathing (use of AED)
- Treatment for a casualty suffering from a seizure
- First Aid for a choking casualty
- First Aid treatment for external bleeding, including treatment of shock
- First Aid to a casualty with bites, stings and minor injuries including burns
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of the first-aider including reference to: the importance of preventing cross infection, and the use of available equipment
- Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- Provide first aid to a casualty who is unconscious
- Provide CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- Provide first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Provide 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)
- Provide first aid using a defibrillator
ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION
This course includes a practical assessment and multiple choice examination.
Successful participants will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate and CPD evidence.
Please note: It is recommended that you refresh this course with us every 2 years – please give us a call for details.
OUR PRICES
Individual bookings: £75 per person
Group bookings: £440 for 1-6 people £495 for 7-12 people
Prices include certificate & manual, COVID PPE, online resources, wallet card, certified CPD evidence and a face shield key ring
Price Excludes VAT @ 20%
Green Box First Aid Training has classroom locations for our First Aid Courses in Windsor, Slough, Bracknell, Staines upon Thames, Newbury and Reading. These locations are where we hold our public first aid training courses. But these can also be used for private group bookings. Our public courses normally run once a month at each venue, please check our live booking system for details.
Green Box can also train you at your place of work. We specialise in in-house first aid courses. So training can be at your workplace or venue. Or we can find training facilities in a location of your choice. We have instructors across the UK and travel the length of the country so please do get in touch.
