Accredited Workplace Training
Emergency First Aid at Work
Gain essential life-saving skills for the workplace. Our one-day course covers all the basic elements of emergency first aid — giving you the confidence to take control of a situation and keep someone safe until the professionals arrive.
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Course Overview
No matter which area you work in, understanding emergency first aid is one of the most vital skills you can have. Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course covers all of the basic elements to help you keep calm, take control of a situation, and administer first aid prior to the professionals arriving.
This one-day course can be tailored to your workplace's specific needs and is delivered by registered nurses, ambulance staff, and experienced first aid instructors with direct teaching and administering experience.
Courses can take place within your own premises, at our specialist venue in Hove, or at your workplace if you're located in Sussex, Surrey, London or Kent.
Quick Facts
- Duration1 day (approx. 6 hours)
- FormatFace-to-face practical training
- Class sizeMax 12 per instructor
- Min age16 years and above
- LocationsHove, Sussex, Surrey, London & Kent
- CertificateValid for 3 years
- RefresherAnnual 3-hour refresher recommended
What the course covers
This one-day course can be tailored to your workplace's specific needs and covers the basic elements of emergency first aid, including:
Roles & Responsibilities
- ✓Understanding the role of the first aider
- ✓Legal responsibilities in the workplace
- ✓When and how to call emergency services
Assessing a Situation
- ✓Scene safety and primary assessment
- ✓Identifying life-threatening conditions
- ✓Prioritising casualties in an emergency
Resuscitation & Choking
- ✓Dealing with a non-breathing casualty
- ✓CPR techniques for adults
- ✓Managing choking and airway obstruction
Unconscious Casualty
- ✓Dealing with a non-responsive casualty
- ✓Recovery position
- ✓Monitoring and reassessment
Bleeding & Shock
- ✓Managing severe and minor bleeding
- ✓Recognising and treating shock
- ✓Wound care and dressing techniques
Injuries & Minor First Aid
- ✓Suspected fractures and sprains
- ✓Dealing with minor injuries
- ✓Burns, scalds, and eye injuries
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone who needs a workplace first aid qualification. Whether you work in an office, retail, hospitality, or any other industry, the EFAW certificate ensures you have the essential skills to respond in an emergency.
- ✓Office and administrative staff
- ✓Retail and hospitality workers
- ✓Warehouse and logistics teams
- ✓Small business owners and managers
- ✓Anyone needing a workplace first aid certificate
Are you a childcarer?
If you care for older children or are the designated first aider working with other adults such as staff members, you may also need an adult first aid qualification alongside your Paediatric First Aid.
We can now combine the EFAW with our 12-hour Paediatric First Aid course in one day. An additional fee of £45 applies. Please contact us for details.
View Paediatric First Aid →Expert instructors & what's included
Who will teach you?
All of our courses are taught by registered nurses, ambulance staff, and experienced first aid instructors who have direct first aid teaching and administering experience. You'll learn from professionals who deal with real emergencies every day.
What's included?
- ✓Expert instruction from qualified professionals
- ✓Full presentation and course handouts
- ✓Accredited certification upon successful completion
- ✓Industry-recognised qualification valid for 3 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to book your Emergency First Aid at Work training?
One-day course available at our Hove venue or in-house at your workplace across Sussex, Surrey, London and Kent. Certificate valid for 3 years.
Delivered by registered nurses and experienced first aid instructors