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Emergency First Aid at
Work (EFAW)
Description:
A comprehensive course providing sufficient knowledge and practical
skills to allow the candidate to deal with sudden illness and emergencies.
This course is designed to allow for variations in candidate requirements
or can be balanced to suit special company/industry needs and is
particularly suitable for companies whose Risk Assessment allows for a
reduced level of cover. The
course is ideal for all members of staff particularly those who feel a
basic knowledge of First Aid would be advantageous to them and the company.
Duration:
1 day (no examination)
Normal hours 9.00am - 4.30pm
Aims and Objectives:
On completion of the course the candidate will be able to deal
effectively with:
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Action
at an Emergency
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Resuscitation
procedures C.P.R
techniques
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Choking
casualties
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Unconscious
casualties
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Wounds
and bleeding
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Dealing
with Shock
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Burns
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Miscellaneous
illnesses and injuries
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Recognition
of illness
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H
S E Requirements record keeping etc
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In addition
candidates will be provided with knowledge of the requirements of
reporting and recording incidents.
Entry Requirements:
None
Qualification:
On successful completion candidates will be awarded a Certificate in
Emergency First Aid at Work valid for three years.
Emergency First Aid at Work First Aid Refresher Paediatric First Aid First aid at Work Cert. First Aid Requalification
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