First Aid at Work (FAW)

This course is the most comprehensive first aid course for the workplace. It covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills and equips first aiders with the ability to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illnesses, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment.

The course complies with all government legislation for first aid cover in the workplace.

The qualification is Ofqual accredited and valid for three years as of the date of assessment, making it suitable for all individuals, businesses and industries, enabling you to meet HSE requirements.

The First Aid at Work course is 18 hours and is generally delivered over three consecutive days although alternative options are available. Candidates must attend all sessions of this course.

The course comprises practical work and theoretical classroom work, as well as a practical assessment on CPR and first aid.

A range of subjects are covered 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
  • How to conduct a secondary survey
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
  • How to provide first aid to a casualty with a suspected major illness
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
  • How to administer first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis

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