Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course (1 Day)

This course is HSE approved, but can be tailor made for the workplace, and is designed to provide a first aider to provide first- aid arrangements in a company, where the employer has assessed the needs of the company, and deems that a 3 day course is not required. Arrangements should be made for such a person to be available at any time when there are persons at work.
NB.  Previously trained appointed persons are not first-aiders and Health & Safety Executive approval was not  required for this type of training prior to 1st October 2009.

Course content for the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course includes:

• Role of First aider
• Assessing the situation & recording incidents
• Use of available equipment
• Acting safely, promptly & effectively in an emergency
• First aid for the unconscious casualty
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
• First Aid for the Choking Casualty
• First aid for the bleeding or wounded casualty
• First Aid for the casualty suffering from shock
• First aid for Minor Injuries (cuts/ grazes/ bruises/ burns/ splinters)
• How to apply slings 

 

Length of course:

1 day (6 hours) May vary dependant on specific requirements

Outcome:

On completion of the day, the delegate will receive a First aid certificate of attendance confirming their status as an HSE accredited First Aider.

Course venues:

Glasgow, Edinburgh, Stirling and locally by arrangement, & within the workplace

Price per delegate:

£ 65 + VAT

For current availability, see our course calendar page

In-house courses also available at customers own premises. Click this link for details.