Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
Emergency First Aid at Work for the Workplace
We are able to deliver this bespoke Emergency First Aid at Work Course at a venue of your choice for groups of 6 or more candidates. Our trainers operate on a ratio of 1:12.
For workplaces that fall into a lower risk category the Emergency First Aid at Work course is more suitable for staff required to be emergency first aiders or to support a designated first aider trained via the First Aid at Work course. This first aid training course will provide the knowledge and confidence to administer first aid. The 1-day first aid course is designed for anyone looking to be a qualified emergency first aider and is designed to give delegates the necessary competence and confidence to deal with a range of illnesses and injuries in the workplace. This qualification meets the requirements for training emergency first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first aid needs assessment.
Please contact us for more information or click here for details on pricing. We can provide a quote with no obligation.
This Emergency First Aid at Work training course includes emergency first aid treatment in the event of cardiac arrest, how to effectively deliver CPR and AED with other basic life support such as managing and unresponsive casualty and dealing with airway obstructions such as choking.
- Roles and responsibilities
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Seizures
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries (cuts, minor burns & scalds)
Onsite courses, We offer in-house and on-site first aid training at your premises, workplace, school or community group. Find out more >>
The first aid certificate will be valid for three years and fully meets the Health and Safety Executives requirements for first aid in the workplace.
The training for the EFAW qualification equips you with basic lifesaving first aid skills, as well as an understanding of workplace health and safety regulations. Delivered over 6 hours of training this course will also educate employees on how to handle a wide range of specific work-related situations. The one day first aid training course covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as standard first aid and CPR training.
We are a veteran owned first aid training company based in beautiful, South Devon. We deliver First Aid and CPR courses for The Southwest and across UK.
Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
This First Aid course is certified by Optimal First Aid and the first aid certificate complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Certificates are valid for three years.
More information about our certification can be found by reading our Quality Assurance page.
Other First Aid Courses
Workplace First Aid
Our two main workplace first aid training courses are the three-day First Aid at Work and the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. These courses are critical to the workplace but sometimes understanding what is best for you and your company can be confusing. Read our brief explanation know the difference between First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.
Forestry First Aid (+F)
This is the 1-day Emergency First Aid +F (EFAW+F) course, delivered by our highly experienced trainer. Real-world examples and scenarios will be given. Also included to comply with the latest HSE and 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines, the course will focus heavily on Tourniquets and Haemostatic dressings with other bleed control methods.
Outdoor First Aid Courses
This Outdoor First Aid course delivered over 16 hours is recognised by Mountain Training, British Canoeing, RYA and many other governing bodies as fulfilling the requirements for Outdoor First Aid including Forest School leaders and those working with children therefore, we can include full Paediatric assessments and issue the Paediatric certificate. A highly practical course that’s delivered by experienced tutors with a background in outdoor and remote environments.
Forestry First Aid Courses
The Forestry First Aid Training courses can include the standard Emergency First Aid at Work or the First Aid at Work syllabus but adds additional extra content to make it relevant to the forestry context in which it is delivered. Aimed at Tree Surgeons and other outdoor workers, these courses are the benchmark first aid courses for outdoor environments.
We train your team to be safe, confident first responders
Are you looking for first aid training for you and your organisation? We deliver first aid training courses that will get your team trained and remain safe and compliant for the valid three years. As an organisation you need to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, which govern the provision of first aid by a business to their staff. The regulations apply to all workplaces, regardless of size. Our first aid courses are delivered with your specific industry in mind and we can develop bespoke training tailored to suit your specific requirements.
Health and Safety & First Aid Regulations
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations state that employers must provide the necessary equipment, facilities and personnel to facilitate immediate care and treatment in case of an injury or illness.
All our first aid training complies with the Health & Safety at Work Act and the First Aid Regulations and current guidelines published from the UK Resuscitation Council.
Which Workplace First Aid Course?
The level of the training you choose for your staff members will depend what hazards present within your business which will also include your risk on how many staff you employ. If you’re unsure about which first aid course is going to be best for your team, don’t hesitate to speak to us where will be able to give you all the information you need.
Our two main workplace first aid training courses are the three-day First Aid at Work and the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work courses. These courses are critical to the workplace but sometimes understanding what is best for you and your company can be confusing. Click on the links to find out the difference between First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work.
If you need any help deciding which course is the best for your needs, please contact our office.
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First Aid at Work (3 days)
First Aid at Work for the Workplace
We are able to deliver this bespoke First Aid at Work Course at a venue of your choice for groups of 6 or more candidates. Our trainers operate on a ratio of 1:12.
This First Aid at Work course is aimed for people working in a higher risk environment where the risk assessment has identified that they require a fully trained first aider for their workplace. This comprehensive three-day first aid training course is for people intending to act as a first aider at work. The content of this course will provide a level of training to ensure you, or your staff can administer first aid for a wider range of conditions. This qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first aid needs assessment.
Please contact us for more information or click here for details on pricing. We can provide a quote with no obligation.
This 3-day course covers all content you would find on the 1-day Emergency first aid at work course, but also includes a wide range of additional skills. Our pragmatic and engaging training ensures learners are able to understand, and where relevant, apply, the following skills when attending and emergency workplace.
- Vital signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour
- Casualty Monitoring and protection
- Incident management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents – ABCDE
- Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse
- Recovery Positions and other safe airway positions
- Breathing Problems – cardiac arrest CPR in adults and children, drowning CPR
- Heart attack, Angina
- AED / Defibrillator use
- Choking in adults and children
- Circulation Problems – Internal bleeding, external bleeding and treatment for Shock
- Bandaging issues
- Damage – Recognition and treatment of injuries of chest, abdomen, pelvis, leg & arm
- Head and spinal injuries and spinal management, inc. helmet removal
- Common Illnesses – Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy
- Dealing with burns
- Dealing with poisons
- Animal bites and stings
- Awareness of current regulations
- Incident reporting and RIDDOR
Our first aid courses are delivered with your specific industry in mind and we can develop bespoke training tailored to suit your specific requirements. This First Aid at Work and the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course meet requirements set by Health and Safety for workplace first aid and are delivered in accordance with the Uk Resuscitation Council.
First Aid at Work certificate
This First Aid course is certified by Optimal First Aid and the first aid certificate complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Certificates are valid for three years.
More information about our certification can be found by reading our Quality Assurance page.
If you are unsure about how many first aiders, you need within your workplace more information can be found on the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 website or by contacting us.
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a short course that must be attended for the full 6 hours of face-to-face training. We are, however, able to offer the 3-day Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) in a ‘blended learning’ format by completing 1-day of online e-learning to leave only 2-days’ worth of face-to-face training rather than 3.
Our Emergency Level 3 First Aid at Work (EFAW) 1-day courses are accredited and regulated practical courses that meet the First Aider requirements of all workplaces with less than 50 employees. This course is fully accredited by Qualifications Network which is regulated and quality assured and therefore satisfies the HSE’s requirements for workplace first aid training in the UK.
Certain techniques, such as providing CPR, are taught using practical demonstrations in a face-to-face first aid course, so it is best to wear loose fitting clothes, trousers (not skirts or dresses) and flat shoes.
What our customers say
Workplace First Aid
Forestry First Aid (+F)
Outdoor First Aid Courses
Forestry First Aid Courses
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We would love to chat with you! If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form. Alternatively, you may give us a call or send us a message using the options below.
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