HSE First Aid At Work (FAW)

This Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work (FAW) training course is aimed at employees of companies and organisations. It is essential that companies and organisations of a certain size have trained first aiders among their staff. The HSE First Aid course has been developed in conjunction with the HSE to provide employees with the first aid skills necessary to deal with a range of injuries and potentially life-threatening situations.

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

Who is this course aimed at?
Anyone wishing to gain the FAW qualification, or just improve their first aid knowledge.

What will I be doing on the course?
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
• provide emergency first aid at work - see course description on the EFAW page
• administer first aid to a casualty with:
  - injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries
  - chest injuries
  - burns and scalds
  - eye injuries
  - sudden poisoning
  - anaphylactic shock
• recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid
(including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)

How long is the course?
Currently four days. From 01 October 2009 this will be a three-day course. Minimum contact time 24 hours.

What can I do after the course?
Seek employment as a qualified first aider, help save a life.

How long is the award valid for?
3 Years. The HSE recommends annual refresher training.

Additional information:
Candidates must pass assessments to gain qualification.