Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Course Aim

This 1 day course (six hour contact time) is designed for anyone.

In the UK approximately 30,000 people sustain a cardiac arrest outside hospital and before the emergency medical services are able to attend, therefore if members of the public have more understanding of first aid, it is possible that more lives could be saved.

Location

The course can be conducted within your own premises, to a maximum of 10 delegates, or alternatively you could be added to one of our open courses run at a designated venue.  A suitable training area must be free from distractions and have an area for practising activities.

Requirements for training

No previous experience is required for this course.
Good understanding of spoken and written English. Please contact us if you have any concerns in this area.
A valid form of ID, such as a copy of your passport or driving license.

Course Content

Role of First Aider – Role, Responsibilities, Infection control, consent, accident forms and first aid equipment
Incident and Casualty Assessment – Scene Survey, Primary Survey and Calling for Help
CPR – The unresponsive Casualty who is not breathing normally
Unconscious Casualty – Assessing Consciousness, Recovery Position
Choking – Recognition and Treatment
External Bleeding and Shock – Types, Treatment and recognition of bleeding including recognition of blood loss and the casualty in shock
Minor Injuries – Small cuts, Grazes, Bruises, minor burns, scalds and splinters
Written and Practical Assessments
Course Evaluation and Close

Course material

All courses include manuals, handouts/worksheets.

Certification

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance from Qualsafe on successful completion of assessment, valid for 3 years.

Contact us today to enquire about or book a course on 01206 890558 or email info@nulldcpsafetyandtraining.co.uk