Emergency First Aid at Work
This 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training course is ideal for individuals new to or looking to refresh their first aid certification, this course is ideal for individuals in a lower-hazard workplaces.
Book an Emergency First Aid at Work course near you today
Choose to book online at one of our UK training venues or enquire about onsite training at your premises for group bookings.
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From £173 (Ex. VAT) per learner
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1-day course
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UK wide availability
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Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
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Free Mental Health for First Aiders online course
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3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
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Enquire with us for group pricing
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1-day course
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Can train at your premises
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Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
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Free Mental Health for First Aiders online course
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3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
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From £173 (Ex. VAT) per learner
-
1-day course
-
UK wide availability
-
Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
-
Free Mental Health for First Aiders online course
-
3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
-
Enquire with us for group pricing
-
1-day course
-
Can train at your premises
-
Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
-
Free Mental Health for First Aiders online course
-
3 year Emergency First Aid at work certificate by the British Red Cross
What is an Emergency First Aid at Work training course?
The 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training course is ideal to provide first aiders with the confidence and skills to respond effectively to workplace a first aid emergency. The training covers a range of essential first aid skills that are suitable for lower-hazard workplaces such as offices, shops and call centres.
On the day of the course, learners will develop the skills and confidence to help someone who:
- is unresponsive and not breathing, including the use of an AED
- is unresponsive and breathing
- is having a seizure
- is choking
- is bleeding, including life-threatening bleeding and the use of haemostatic dressings for wound packing and tourniquets
- is in shock with internal bleeding
- is suffering from a burn.
The course also includes information on:
- assessing a casualty
- monitoring a casualty
- where to get help
- electrical incidents
- accident recording and reporting
- the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH).
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We offer a national service delivered locally with training venues across the UK.
Standard setter
We are recognised as a standard setter in first aid training by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
First Aid Manual
We work with other voluntary aid societies (VAS) to co-author the First Aid Manual which is widely recognised as the basis for first aid standards.
Excellence in everything we do
We hold recognised internationally standards in ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20121:2012 in Quality Management and Event Sustainability.
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Why choose an Emergency First Aid at Work training course?
Ideal for lower-hazard workplaces
This course is ideal for lower-hazard work environments or those with up to 25 employees. Your first aid needs assessment will help you determine the level of required provision.
Ideal for new or renewing first aiders
This course is for new or first aiders who need to renew their Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, allowing them to remain compliant for 3 years.
Free Mental Health for First Aiders online course
Free access
After completion of the Emergency First Aid at Work course, all learners have access to a free 30-minute online course.
Introduction to Mental Health at Work
It is an introduction; it is not a mandatory part of the Emergency First Aid at Work course and has no impact on certification.
Did you know?
In a hybrid working world, it’s more important than ever to ensure your team has the skills and confidence to act in a first aid emergency.
With people working away from business premises, organisations need to account for more first aid cover should an emergency occur.
Questions that you may be thinking of
EFAW stands for Emergency First Aid at Work. This 1-day qualification is designed to provide first aiders working in low-hazard environments the skills and confidence they need to deal with a first aid emergency.
Whereas, a 3-day First Aid at Work course is designed for larger or higher-hazard environments and includes a wider range of illnesses and emergency situations.
It’s important to remember that first aid at work certificates are valid for three years. To remain qualified as a designated workplace first aider, existing workplace first aiders, who have previously completed an Emergency First Aid at Work course, will need to repeat the same 1-day course.
This must be completed before their existing first aid certification expires. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends that you requalify within a month of your certificate expiring.
A 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course is designed for first aiders working in small or low-risk environments. A 3-day First Aid at Work qualification is designed for larger or higher-risk environments and will include a wider range of illnesses and emergency situations.
The Emergency First Aid at Work course was previously classified as a level 2 certification, but it is now a widely recognised as equivalent to a level 3 qualification.
This change reflects the length and complexity of the skills covered, which align with the requirements for a level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
The HSE require learners to complete 6 hours of learning, not including breaks. Our courses usually run from 9.15 to 4.45 which includes a 1-hour lunch and 2 short 15 minute breaks.
Learners are asked to arrive at the course at 9am to allow time for registration, late arrivals may be refused entry to the course.
Learners are continuously evaluated during the course through a variety of hands-on demonstrations, interactive question and answer sessions, quizzes, and engaging activities like roleplay.
These activities are designed to guide and assist learners in gaining the necessary skills and ensure they can apply their knowledge safely within their workplace.
The role of a first aider can be physically and emotionally challenging. It is important you select individuals who you feel will be able to act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency situation.
Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the course to receive the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.
Suitable for learners over the age of 16.