Logic4training's Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) is ideal for businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace.
This first aid course meets the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021, as per the HSE requirements. Logic4training offers ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ), which are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.
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This Emergency First Aid at Work course provides the essential skills and confidence that is needed to handle workplace emergencies effectively.
Our EFAW course:
- Meets HSE requirements for workplace first aid.
- Offers a Level 3 qualification, suitable for both new and renewing first aiders.
- Focuses on key skills for low-risk workplaces like offices, shops, and call centres.
- Is valid for three years and is recognised in the UK and many other countries.
- The course covers essential skills like CPR, shock treatment, and much more.
Learn to respond quickly to injuries and illnesses, recognise when professional help is needed, and make a real difference in critical moments
Emergency First Aid in the Workplace
1 – Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid
2 – Be able to assess an incident
2.1 Conduct a scene survey
2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
3 – Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
4 – Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
4.1 Identify when choking is: – mild-severe
4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
5 – Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding
6 – Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
7 – Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: – small cuts – grazes – bruises – small splinters
7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
The content of the course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
- Responding to someone who is:
- Unresponsive and not breathing, including using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Unresponsive and breathing.
- Having a seizure.
- Choking.
- Bleeding.
- Suffering from shock or internal bleeding.
- Suffering from a burn.
Additional Topics Covered
- Assessing and monitoring a casualty.
- Knowing where to get help.
- Handling electrical incidents.
- Accident recording and reporting.
- Understanding Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
This course equips you with the practical knowledge to act swiftly and confidently, ensuring workplace safety.
This course is accessible and designed to equip anyone with the skills and confidence to handle workplace emergencies effectively. There are no specific entry requirements, but candidates must be 18 or older.