Emergency First Aid at Work




Qualification Code:

EFAW

Duration:

1 day

Delivery Method:

Classroom

Cost:

£125.00

Emergency First Aid at Work

Course Overview

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course is a practical, nationally recognised regulated qualification that gives learners the confidence to deal with an emergency situation safely and effectively. This EFAW course is ideal for employers and individuals who need recognised aid at work training, an aid at work certificate, and the essential skills to respond to workplace incidents, provide basic life support, and potentially save lives.

Course Overview

The MediPro Emergency First Aid at Work course is a practical one-day workplace first aid qualification designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively when somebody becomes injured or suddenly unwell at work.

Delivered at our Stockton-on-Tees training centre, the course leads to the nationally regulated Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF).

Emergency First Aid at Work, commonly known as EFAW, is suitable for employers whose first-aid needs assessment identifies a requirement for trained emergency first aiders. It is commonly used across offices, retail, hospitality, education, community organisations, customer-facing businesses and other workplaces where the risks are relatively low.

The course is highly practical. Learners develop essential skills including casualty assessment, CPR, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), managing an unconscious casualty, choking, bleeding and shock.

Scheduled courses are available throughout the year at MediPro’s centre in Stockton-on-Tees. We can also deliver Emergency First Aid at Work training onsite for employers across Teesside and the wider North East.

HSE requires employers to provide first-aid equipment, facilities and personnel that are adequate and appropriate for their individual workplace. The appropriate level of first aid training should therefore be determined through a workplace first-aid needs assessment. HSE

Why Choose MediPro for Emergency First Aid at Work?

MediPro has delivered clinical and first aid education since 2008 and has trained thousands of learners across healthcare, emergency care and workplace first aid.

When you train with MediPro you benefit from:

  • Qualsafe Level 3 regulated qualification
  • practical classroom-based training
  • experienced clinical educators
  • hands-on CPR and AED practice
  • realistic workplace first aid scenarios
  • regular course dates in Stockton-on-Tees
  • onsite delivery available for employers
  • free parking at our Stockton training centre
  • course materials included
  • company booking discounts
  • MediPro Course Fee Money-Back Guarantee on eligible bookings

Our focus is not simply on helping learners achieve a certificate. We want learners to leave feeling confident that they could actually respond when somebody needs help.

Who Is This Course For?

Emergency First Aid at Work is suitable for people who may be required to provide immediate first aid within their workplace.

This can include staff working in offices, shops, hospitality, education, community organisations, small businesses and other environments where the employer’s first-aid needs assessment identifies EFAW as the appropriate level of training.

Employers with higher-risk workplaces, larger or dispersed workforces, hazardous activities, remote workers or a history of more significant incidents may require the more comprehensive three-day First Aid at Work qualification or additional specialist training.

HSE specifically recommends considering workplace hazards, workforce size and distribution, shift patterns, lone or remote workers, previous incidents and the distance from emergency medical services when assessing first-aid requirements.

“Need more comprehensive workplace first aid training? View our 3-Day First Aid at Work course.

The Emergency First Aid at Work course develops the core knowledge and practical skills needed to respond to a workplace emergency.

Learners will cover:

  • the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
  • assessing an incident safely
  • primary casualty assessment
  • recognising life-threatening conditions
  • when and how to call the emergency services
  • adult CPR
  • safe use of an AED
  • managing an unresponsive casualty
  • the recovery position
  • monitoring a casualty
  • recognising and treating choking
  • controlling external bleeding
  • recognising and managing shock
  • managing minor cuts, grazes and bruises
  • minor burns and scalds
  • nosebleeds and other common minor workplace injuries

Current first aid guidance increasingly emphasises early recognition of serious illness or injury, calling for professional help promptly and using a structured approach to casualty assessment.

CPR and AED Training

Cardiac arrest can happen without warning.

Learners practise adult CPR and learn how to use an automated external defibrillator safely and effectively.

The practical session includes recognising cardiac arrest, calling for help, delivering chest compressions and rescue breaths, applying AED pads and following the instructions given by the device.

AED training forms an important part of modern workplace first aid provision.

Choking

Learners are taught how to recognise the difference between mild and severe airway obstruction and how to respond appropriately when an adult is choking.

Bleeding and Shock

Learners develop practical skills in controlling external bleeding and recognising the signs of shock.

Where an employer identifies a risk of life-threatening bleeding within the workplace, additional equipment or training may also be appropriate. Current HSE guidance specifically highlights life-threatening bleeding as something that employers should consider through their first-aid needs assessment. HSE

Assessment

Assessment takes place throughout the course.

Learners complete practical assessments to demonstrate the required first aid skills alongside the required theory assessment.

Your tutor will explain the assessment process clearly and provide opportunities to practise the required skills throughout the day.

On successful completion, learners will receive the:

Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)

This is a regulated qualification with 6 guided learning hours, 7 total qualification time, and a certificate that is valid for 3 years. Assessment includes practical observation and a 15-question multiple-choice paper, with a minimum mark of 11 out of 15 required for the theory element.

This gives learners a recognised aid at work certificate that can support employment, compliance and workplace health and safety needs.

After three years, learners will need to undertake appropriate requalification training if they wish to continue acting as a workplace first aider.
HSE also strongly recommends annual refresher training to help first aiders maintain their basic skills and confidence between formal requalification courses.

Learners must be 14 years old on the first day of learning.

Refresher courses

Although the certificate is valid for three years, regular updating is good practice. The specification lists recommended refresher courses, including the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Adult Basic Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (RQF).

This is useful for employers who want staff to keep their confidence and competence up to date rather than waiting until the full renewal point.

Mental health and wider wellbeing

This course focuses on immediate physical first aid rather than mental health first aid. Even so, it still plays an important role in a wider health and safety strategy, alongside other staff wellbeing and compliance training. For many employers, this course sits well within a broader staff development offer that may include additional courses including health and safety, fire safety and mental health awareness.

We provide a number of options to support you fund and finance this course. These include:

  • Multiple booking discount – for companies who book 2 learners onto this course, you will receive a 50% discount on the 3rd
  • Course Fee Money-Back Guarantee – On eligible courses, if you attend, complete the required learning, follow tutor guidance and still do not pass, we will refund your course fee.

What is Emergency First Aid at Work?

Emergency First Aid at Work is a recognised workplace first aid qualification designed to give somebody the essential skills required to provide immediate assistance if a person becomes injured or suddenly ill at work.

How long is the EFAW course?

The MediPro Emergency First Aid at Work course is delivered over one classroom day.

What qualification will I receive?

Successful learners receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF).

How long does an EFAW certificate last?

The certificate is valid for three years. HSE recommends annual refresher training to help first aiders maintain their skills. HSE

Does EFAW include CPR and defibrillator training?

Yes. Adult CPR and the safe use of an AED form part of the programme.

Is Emergency First Aid at Work suitable for my company?

Possibly. The correct level of training should be determined by your workplace first-aid needs assessment.

EFAW is commonly appropriate in lower-risk workplaces, while FAW or additional specialist training may be required where the risks are greater. HSE states that there are no fixed rules that apply to every workplace. HSE

What is the difference between EFAW and FAW?

Emergency First Aid at Work is a one-day programme concentrating on essential emergency first aid.

First Aid at Work is a three-day programme which includes the EFAW content but provides additional training covering a broader range of injuries and illnesses. HSE describes FAW in this way. HSE

Can you deliver the course at our workplace?

Yes. MediPro offers employer-based delivery as well as scheduled courses at our Stockton-on-Tees training centre.

Where is MediPro’s Stockton first aid training centre?

Faraday House
Sopwith Close
Stockton-on-Tees
TS18 3TT

Free parking is available onsite.

Can individuals book onto the course?

Yes. You do not need to be booked by an employer. Individuals can register directly onto one of our scheduled courses.

Do I need previous first aid experience?

No previous first aid qualification is required.

Is there an assessment?

Yes. Learners undertake practical assessment and the required theory assessment.

What happens when my certificate expires?

To continue being recognised as an appropriately trained workplace first aider, you should complete the appropriate requalification course before your existing certificate expires. HSE confirms that once a workplace first-aid certificate has expired, the person is no longer considered competent to act as a workplace first aider on the basis of that certificate.

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Both Rob and Tony the CERAD tutors were absolutely amazing, helpful and patient with us. Couldn’t have asked for better trainers or a better bunch of people to take this journey with!

Tia Sayer

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I completed my level 3 CERAD in March of this year, this was the third course I have done with Medipro in the last 14 months. In all of the courses I have done with Medipro I have found nothing but genuine, friendly, top class people. 

Phil Brazier

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The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the lessons fun so it was easy to absorb. I am new to the Medical Diving field so it was very exciting learning more and going deeper into medical conditions and illnesses specific to diving. Being a diver, it will be a great asset for me to recognise and be able to administer aid should it be needed.

Kevin

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Medipro is a very responsive apprenticeship training provider. They help us build and retain a very skilled, competent and patient care focused team of Emergency Care Assistants.

James Tavener

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I would definitely recommend you guys to others. I feel like there’s a lot of support when needed. It’s been really enjoyable.

Imogen Fitzgerald

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I think the course so far has been really good. I’ve liked the practical sessions. It’s clear what we need to learn and there’s a lot of support as well.

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