1-Day Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW)

EFAW stands for Emergency First Aid at Work.

One day (6 hours) is required to complete the EFAW first aid course.

The EFAW certificate is valid for 3 years before you need to re-take it.

The most frequent type of First Aid Training is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course (EFAW). It takes 1 day and teaches you how to provide the proper treatment in emergency circumstances. You'll learn about the fundamentals of first aid, as well as advanced techniques to help you save lives. You'll apply what you've learned in a hands-on exercise where you'll use dummies and other equipment. Topics include how to stop bleeding, treat burns, and give CPR.

Your trainer assesses your knowledge and practical skills during the course. You must meet the required learning outcomes to receive your FAIB-accredited EFAW certificate. Contact us before booking if you need support with the training or assessment.

This EFAW course is delivered in person and includes practical training and assessment. Blended first aid training is permitted when it meets the relevant standards, so there is no general ban on e-learning. Our separate First Aid at Work course combines 6 hours of e-learning with 2 practical training days.

Please contact us before booking a learner under 16 so we can confirm attendance, practical assessment and certification arrangements. Contact our course advisers.

minor injuries, unconscious casualty, emergency services, emergency situations, unresponsive casualty, lifesaving skills, treatment of burns, external bleeding, medical conditions, emergency first aid situations & common emergencies, emergency protocols, assessment of injuries, practical skills, practical assessments, diabetic coma, head injury, neck injury, back injury, poison, bites, stings, anaphylaxis, copd, emphysema, heart failure, respiratory arrest & many more.

An emergency first aider provides initial help within the limits of their training, calls for further assistance when needed, and follows the workplace’s first aid and incident-reporting arrangements. The role is to provide appropriate initial support until further help is available. It does not make the first aider responsible for the whole workplace’s health and safety.

Key Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in first aid. They will learn:

Roles and Responsibilities of a First Aider

Understanding the key roles and duties, including preventing infection, incident recording, and safe equipment use.

Effective ways to minimise infection risks, such as using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and proper waste disposal.

The importance of obtaining consent before administering first aid.

Emergency Situation Assessment

Conducting a thorough scene survey to identify dangers, number of casualties, and treatment priorities.

Performing primary surveys of casualties, focusing on danger, response, airway, breathing, and circulation.

Knowing when and how to call for additional help.

Unresponsive Casualty Care

Recognising the need for CPR in unresponsive individuals.

Demonstrating correct CPR techniques using a manikin, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.

Placing casualties in the recovery position and continuous monitoring of their breathing.

Administering first aid to individuals experiencing seizures.

Choking First Aid

Identifying signs of mild and severe choking.

Executing first aid steps for choking, including back blows and abdominal thrusts, and performing CPR if necessary.

Handling External Bleeding

Assessing the severity of bleeding and identifying life-threatening situations.

Implementing first aid for external bleeding, such as applying direct pressure and dressing wounds.

Shock Management

Recognising symptoms of hypovolemic shock.

Effective first aid techniques for shock, including casualty positioning and warmth preservation.

Minor Injury Treatment

Administering first aid for small cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, and nosebleeds.

Handling minor burns and scalds, focusing on cooling and covering the burn.

Additional Information

This program includes both theoretical knowledge and practical demonstrations to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. The training is designed to be inclusive and accessible, providing participants with the skills and confidence to handle first aid situations effectively.

Yes, this course is suitable before SIA door supervisor or security guard licence-linked training. It includes the additional practical content on life-threatening bleeding and keeping airways open. Your first aid certificate must have at least 12 months remaining when your SIA training starts. Read the SIA first aid requirements.