First Aid at Work 3-days course

The First Aid at Work also provides comprehensive training for those who are required to be the designated first aider within their workplace.

This course is designed for workplaces that fall into a higher risk category (e.g. engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, construction, chemicals, hospitality, commercial kitchens, etc. ) and for a workplace with a variety of underlying health conditions (e.g. heart problems, diabetes anaphylaxis, high blood pressure, etc)

Covered over three days, this course is our most in-depth First Aid course. On completion of the course, the attendee will receive a certificate confirming they have completed the First Aid at Work course that is valid for three (3) years.

What is covered in FAW course:

• Eye Injuries
• Burns and Scalds
• Seizures
• Shocks
• Stroke
• Severe Allergic Reaction
• Low Blood Sugar
• Fainting
• Defibrillator Prompts and How to Respond
• Defibrillator Pad Placement
• Chest Pains (including Heart Attack)
• Asthma
• Poisoning
• Bleeding
• Bone, Muscles, and Joint Injuries
• Head Injuries
• Spinal Injuries
• The Role of the First Aider
• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
• Managing an Emergency
• Communication and Casualty Care
• Resuscitation
• Choking

Emergency First Aid at Work 1-day course

Covered over 1 day (9:30 am – 4:30 pm), this is the most common workplace first aid course that covers all of the major life-threatening scenarios and is suitable for shops, restaurants, gyms, hotels, warehouses, catering, office environment, transport, security, entertainment, etc.

This course is designed for workplaces that fall into a low-risk category and smaller workplaces. The Emergency First Aid at Work can also be used for staff required to be emergency first aiders or for those who wish to support a designated first aider trained via the First Aid at Work course.

On completion of the course, the attendee will receive a certificate confirming they have completed the Emergency First Aid at Work course that is valid for three (3) years.

Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information.

What is covered in EFAW course:

• Resuscitation
• Seizures
• Bleeding
• Shock
• Choking
• Burns and Scalds
• Defibrillator Prompts and How to Respond
• Defibrillator Pad Placement
• The Role of the First Aider
• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
• Managing an Emergency
• Communication and Casualty Care
• Unresponsive Casualty

The difference between EFAW and FAW:

This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who might need to provide first aid by responding to a wide range of accidents, injuries, and illnesses that they could encounter in their workplace.

Both of these courses are beneficial to the workplace but sometimes it can be hard to know which one is best for you and/or your company.

An emergency first aider’s role is to maintain life and prevent the situation from worsening while waiting for the emergency services to arrive. A first-aider should be able to recognize and diagnose injuries and illnesses, as well as understanding how to administer emergency treatment and life support.

In conclusion:

EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work) training enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work.

FAW (First Aid at Work) training includes EFAW and also equips the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illnesses.

Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work:

Childcare Help teaches these courses with active participation from all learners in a fun and relaxed environment. Class sizes are restricted enabling trainers to focus on the learner’s individual needs. On completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate confirming they have completed the chosen course that is valid for three (3) years.

Childcare Help is a member of the First Aid Industry Body – registration number 19/16(677), which ensures all members deliver courses of the highest quality. Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work are comprehensive courses that will provide learners with an extensive set of skills needed to feel confident in real-life situations.