Maximum Participants: 12
Duration: 7 Hours
This training equips individuals to serve as first aiders in workplaces, particularly where a low-risk environment has been identified according to the Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, Appendix 6 Content of an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course.
This course is essentially the first day and first unit of the three-day First Aid at Work course. It also incorporates specific training suited to educational settings, enhancing the standard Emergency First Aid at Work curriculum with paediatric considerations.
Course Details
Course Outline:
- Role of the first aider
- Prevention of cross infection
- Recording incidents and actions
- Equipment handling
- Emergency situation assessment and response
- CPR and AED usage
- First aid for various conditions:
- Unconsciousness, including seizure management
- Choking
- Injuries and bleeding
- Shock
- Minor injuries (cuts, grazes, burns, scalds, splinters)
Additional Paediatric First Aid
- CPR for children
- Managing asthma and anaphylaxis
- First aid for choking in children
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive the Emergency First Aid at Work Including Paediatric Element certificate, valid for three years.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the First Aid Industry Body (FAIB), aligned with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Additional Course Information
Group Size: Up to 12 participants per trainer/assessor
Assessment Method: Through activities, test papers, and practical assessments
Prerequisites: None
Suggested Progression:
- Recommended annual refresher training
- Mandatory requalification every three years via a one-day course
- Progression to the three-day First Aid at Work qualification
This training is crucial for individuals who may encounter emergency health situations, particularly in settings involving children, ensuring rapid and effective first aid response.