The Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2016 changes.

This course can also be undertaken as a regulated qualification:

TQUK Level 3 award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) - (EFAW) More information here

Course Outline

(1 Day, 6 Hours Contact time)

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider

Conducting a scene survey and primary survey

Providing first aid to both responsive and unresponsive casualties, including CPR, recovery position, seizure management and using an AED

Providing first aid to a casualty who is choking

Providing first aid to a casualty with external bleeding (high risk can be taught upon request)

Recognising and treating shock

Treating a casualty with minor injuries including - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters

Administering first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds

Assessment

Continuous assessment by the trainer including question and answer sessions, group work, practical skills evaluation and a short multiple choice theory test

Certification

All Successful candidates will receive a certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work which is valid for 3 years. Annual refresher training is recommended by the HSE. To renew, candidates must undertake another full EFAW course.