Emergency First Aid Course

Our Emergency First Aid Course is designed to equip you with essential skills needed to handle medical emergencies in the workplace and beyond. This one-day course ensures you are fully prepared to assess and respond to incidents that require immediate attention.

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is ideal for those who have a designated responsibility at work to provide first aid in a range of emergency situations. It’s also suitable for individuals who are responsible for delivering basic first aid during voluntary and community activities.

Course Duration:

6 Hours

Qualification Overview:

This regulated qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

  • The Resuscitation Council (UK)
  • A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

This QA qualification is:

  • For people who deal with first aid at work enabling them to be emergency first aiders under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
  • Based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) training standard for delivery of Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

This qualification should enable Learners to attain the knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with a range of emergency first aid situations.

Learners should be able to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of first aider.

Objectives:

  • Understand the Roles & Responsibilities of a First Aider
  • Be able to Assess an Incident
  • Be able to Manage an Unresponsive Casualty who is Breathing Normally
  • Be able to Manage an Unresponsive Casualty who is not Breathing Normally
  • Be able to Recognise and Assist a Casualty who is Choking
  • Be able to Manage a Casualty with External Bleeding
  • Be able to Manage a Casualty who is in Shock
  • Be able to Manage a Casualty with a Minor Injury

Course Will Cover:

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
  • Describe how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  • Identify the need for establishing consent to provide First Aid
  • Complete an accident report form
  • Identify the first aid equipment that should be available in a workplace
  • Describe the safe use of first aid equipment
  • Conduct a Scene Survey
  • Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
  • Give examples of when to call for help
  • Assess a casualty’s level of consciousness
  • Open a casualty’s airway and check breathing
  • Explain why it is important to place an unconscious casualty into the recovery position
  • Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
  • Manage a casualty who is in seizure
  • Recognise the need to commence a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
  • Describe how to identify a casualty with a partially blocked airway & completely blocked airway
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Identify the types of external bleeding
  • Control external bleeding
  • Recognise Shock
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with small cuts, grazes and bruises
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
  • Administer first aid to a casualty with splinters

Course Requirements:

To successfully complete the course, learners must:

  • Be physically capable of performing practical first aid skills, including: Kneeling on the floor for extended periods (e.g., during CPR practice). Delivering effective chest compressions on a manikin. Placing a casualty into the recovery position safely.
  • Be able to demonstrate CPR to the required standard, which includes continuous compressions for a set period. This requires a moderate level of physical fitness and upper-body strength.
  • Have the mobility to respond quickly and safely in simulated emergency scenarios, such as bending, reaching, and supporting a casualty.
  • Inform the trainer of any medical or physical conditions (e.g., joint problems, back pain, pregnancy) that may affect participation in practical tasks, so adaptations can be considered if appropriate.
  • Wear appropriate, comfortable clothing for practical floor-based activities.

Certification:

Upon successful completion, participants will receive an accredited first aid certificate. Certificates are emailed within 2 weeks of course completion, with paper copies available upon request.

How To Book:

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    Unsure of How Many First Aiders You Need?

    Having the correct number of First Aiders in the workplace is not only a legal requirement, but it is incredibly important for the safety of your employees and your business.

    Find out how many First Aiders you need in your workplace with our First Aid requirements calculator.

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    For any information on our courses, please fill out the form to the right or call us on the number below.

    • 01206 822 846

    • training@franklinstraining.co.uk

    • Unit 16 Langham Barns Business Centre, Langham Lane, Langham, Colchester, CO4 5ZS

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