This Emergency First Aid at Work course follows the full HSE syllabus and is the minimum qualification for workplace first aiders. It is also suitable for youth clubs, churches and other organisations.

It involves 6 hours of tuition and includes an element of assessment (i.e. no formal examination). No previous first aid experience is required. Topics covered include:

• The role of the first-aider including reference to available equipment, prevention of cross-infection and the need for recording incidents and actions. Assessments of the situation and the casualty.

• Accident procedure enabling the first-aider to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
•             How to deal with an unconscious casualty (including seizures).
•             Basic life support (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation- CPR).
•             How to deal with a choking, bleeding or wounded casualty.
•             How to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.
•             How to provide appropriate first aid treatment for minor injuries.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Dates:

See course dates page

Cost:      £55.00 (including VAT)

If you wish to book a place on a course, please complete and return a booking form, along with a cheque or pay online on the Course Dates page

To download the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course information please: click here