Description
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a 1-day qualification designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to act effectively in life-threatening situations. This training is not only a legal requirement for many workplaces but also a mandatory prerequisite for anyone undertaking SIA licence-linked training such as the Door Supervisor qualification.
What You Will Learn
During this highly practical course, you will develop the ability to deal with a wide range of medical emergencies, including:
- Understanding the role of a first aider and basic principles of first aid
- Assessing incidents and ensuring safety of casualties and bystanders
- Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Managing an unconscious casualty and placing them in the recovery position
- Treating choking, seizures, burns, cuts, wounds, and shock
- Controlling both minor and life-threatening bleeding (Catastrophic Bleeding and use of torniquet aids)
- Maintaining a clear airway and dealing with airway obstruction
- Record-keeping and reporting incidents in line with workplace requirements
Course Duration & Delivery
- 1 day (8 guided learning hours)
- Delivered through practical, hands-on training with clear demonstrations
- Small group sizes to ensure individual support
Assessment & Certification
- Assessed through practical demonstrations and a short written/multiple-choice test
- On successful completion, you will receive a nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for 3 years
Who Is It For?
- Security professionals preparing for an SIA course
- Employees in low-risk workplaces who require a first aider
- Anyone wishing to gain lifesaving first aid skills
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