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Emergency First Aid at Work

Course Summary

Accreditation: City & Guilds

Duration: 3 days

Validity: 3 years

Purpose: To provide delegates with the necessary competence and confidence to deal with a range of illnesses and injuries in the workplace.

Applications: For anyone who will be a nominated first aider in the workplace.

Location: Delivered at Rescue2’s Poling, West Sussex training facility or on site nationwide.

Course Overview

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one day first aid qualification that covers a range of CPR and emergency first aid skills. Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) provides delegates with the skills to reduce the risks and dangers in the workplace.

Accreditation & Duration

Accreditation: Rescue2 Certification

Duration: 1 Day

Valid For: 3 Years

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to take on the role of a nominated first aider in the workplace and gives the delegate the necessary skills and information to deal with a variety of emergency situations. The course is designed to give delegates the necessary competence and confidence to deal with a range of illnesses and injuries in the workplace.

Learning outcomes

Delegates will have a greater understanding of the theoretical and practical application of emergency first aid techniques in the workplace to a suitable standard.

To give delegates the information and practical training to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs at work
To administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively
To administer first aid promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded or bleeding
To recognise a casualty suffering a minor illness or injury, any cardiovascular conditions, seizures, burns and anaphylaxis
To recognise when additional medical assistance is required and to facilitate this by calling an ambulance or transporting the casualty
To record details in the accident book and other company specific recording procedures.

Delivery Method Summary

Rescue2 Training Centre – Poling, West Sussex
On site delivery for companies UK wide
Group bookings and bespoke training available

Delivered by Rescue2 trainers with decades of front line emergency service and technical rescue experience.

Fully aligned with UK Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 and City & Guilds standards.
Recognised City & Guilds qualification accepted across UK industry sectors.

Delivered under Rescue2’s ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified quality and safety management systems.

Training delivered from Poling, West Sussex, serving clients nationwide, including London, the South East, the Midlands, and Northern England.

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Quick Stats

Min/Max Delegates
1 -
12
Course Duration
1 Day
Price (ex VAT, per person)
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Learning Outcomes

To give delegates the information and practical training to act safely, promptly, and effectively when an emergency occurs at work

To administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) promptly and effectively

To administer first aid promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious, wounded or bleeding

To recognise a casualty suffering a minor illness or injury, any cardiovascular conditions, seizures, burns and anaphylaxis

To recognise when additional medical assistance is required and to facilitate this by calling an ambulance or transporting the casualty

To record details in the accident book and other company specific recording procedures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is intended for employees selected to act as a workplace first aider, particularly in environments where a basic level of first aid provision is required.

No. The course is suitable for beginners and is designed to build confidence in dealing with emergency situations from the outset.

Training includes CPR, managing unconscious casualties, treating wounds and bleeding, and recognising a range of medical conditions that may occur in the workplace.

Certification is valid for three years. It is good practice to complete refresher training to maintain safe and effective response skills.

This course provides a foundation in emergency first aid over one day. The full First Aid at Work course is more in-depth and suited to higher risk workplaces.

Yes. Rescue2 can deliver this training at your site or at their West Sussex training facility, depending on your preference.

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Rescue2 works all over the UK. Location is not a problem for us and we can provide teams for smaller one day projects, and larger teams for complex contracts lasting months at a time.