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EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (EFAW) COURSE

COURSE CONTENT

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

  • Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
  • Understand Basic Life Support including the importance of early Defibrillation
  • Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
  • Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and Defibrillation (if available at the Scene);
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
  • Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
  • AED

DURATION

EFAW courses should contain at least six contact hours.  Trainers will use continuous assessment to evaluate candidates.  There is no final practical assessment.

Usually, the course is run over a minimum of one day but may be split over evening sessions

 

 

A certificate, valid for three years and recognised by the Health & Safety Executive, is awarded to each candidate.

All teaching materials are provided by us.

 

Sample Programme

1. Introduction to first aid
2. Care of the unconscious casualty
3. Resuscitation including CPR for adults, children and babies and Defibrillation
4. Shock
5. What to do if someone is choking
6. Asthma
7. Heart Attack
8. Epilepsy
9. Control of bleeding
10. Burns and scalds
11. Contents of first aid boxes and their use
12. Recording accidents and illnesses
13. Questions and answers

 

 

COST

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