HSE EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK (EFAW)

The new Health & Safety Executive (HSE) regulated Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course teaches the basics of first aid assessment and treatment in the workplace, so that casualties can be looked after safely until professional emergency care arrives.

What are the entry requirements?
There are no requirements for this course

Who is this course aimed at?
Anyone requiring a basic, one day first aid course.

What will I be doing on the course?
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
• understand the role of the first-aider including reference to:
   - the importance of preventing cross infection
   - the need for recording incidents and actions
   - use of available equipment
• 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 (including seizure);
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters)

How do I study the course?
Standard way is a one day course, Minimum of 6 contact hours.

What can I do after the course?
Become an appointed person in the workplace, save lives in general.

Additional information:
Valid for 3 years. The HSE recommends annual refresher training.