Medical Courses
Emergency First Aid at Work
One-day Qualsafe-approved Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification — the fastest route to a compliant workplace first aider certificate.
About this course
EFAW covers everything an appointed first aider in a lower-risk workplace needs: incident assessment, CPR and defibrillator use, choking, bleeding, shock, burns and minor injuries. It is practical, hands-on and completed in a single day with no formal exam pressure. The certificate meets HSE guidance, is valid for three years and can be delivered at our centre or on your site for groups.
Who this course is for
- Appointed workplace first aiders in low-risk workplaces
- Office, retail, hospitality and small business teams
- Marina, boatyard and shore-side staff
- Anyone needing a recognised one-day HSE-compliant certificate
Course syllabus
The role of the first aider
- Responsibilities, reporting and the first aid kit
- Assessing an incident and keeping yourself safe
- Infection prevention and control
Life-saving skills
- Unresponsive casualty — breathing and not breathing
- CPR and safe use of an AED
- Choking in adults
- Recovery position
Common workplace injuries
- Bleeding, wounds and shock
- Burns, scalds and minor injuries
- Seizures and fainting
What you will be able to do
- Act confidently as the first person on the scene at work
- Deliver effective CPR and use a defibrillator
- Treat bleeding, burns, choking and shock
- Record and report incidents correctly
Entry requirements, assessment and certification
- Entry requirements
- No prior knowledge needed. Learners should be at least 16 years old and reasonably physically able to perform CPR on a floor-level manikin.
- Assessment
- Continuous practical assessment and a short written question paper on the day. No exam pressure — you are supported throughout.
- Certification
- Qualsafe Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) certificate, valid for three years and compliant with HSE guidance.
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First Aid at Work
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