Awarding Organisation:
RLSS UK
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be a minimum of 16-years-old at the time of taking the Emergency First Aid at Work assessment, and no prior first aid knowledge is required.
Training:
6 hours; normally one day.
About this Qualification
The RLSS UK Qualifications Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification enables a first aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.
The one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills which provides you or your staff with the first aid skills to ensure a safe working environment.
The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales accredited and valid for three years after the date of assessment. It is suitable for all industries and enables you to meet HSE and HSENI requirements.
The Emergency First Aid at Work course content can be covered within 6 hours and can be delivered in one-day or split into smaller sessions over a 4-week period from the start of the course.
A blended learning version of the course is also available. The EFAW course comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work, including practical and multiple-choice theory assessment on CPR and first aid skills.
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RLSS UK’s Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification offers candidates the following continual professional development (CPD) and university application points:
CPD = 3.5 CIMSPA Points
UCAS = 8 points
Course Content
A range of subjects are covered within the Emergency First Aid at Work course, including:
Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
How to manage a casualty who is in shock
How to assess an incident
How to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
How to manage a casualty with a minor injury
How to manage an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
How to manage a casualty with external bleeding
If you require more advanced first aid skills, you may need our First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification instead.
Assessment
The RLSS UK Emergency First Aid at Work course is trainer assessed and comprises of practical work and theoretical classroom work.
There is a practical assessment on CPR and first aid, and all assessment criteria must be achieved to pass an Emergency First Aid at Work course.
What to Bring
Suggested joining instructions: comfortable clothing, notebook and pen. Confirm any additional equipment in your booking confirmation.