First Aid at Work (FAW) – Grampian Training Services Ltd

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Course Information

Course overview

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is designed to equip individuals who need to take on the role of workplace first aider with a range of knowledge and skills to enable them to competently look after an ill/injured person until professional assistance can be provided.

The course will equip delegates to handle a wide range of situations.

Course content

The FAW course covers an extensive range of topics exceeding the HSE syllabus.

The key areas covered include:

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider including legislation, preventing cross infection, recording and reporting, provision and use of first aid equipment
Managing an accident scene, initial assessment and communications
Basic life support and CPR: Learn how to perform high quality CPR including the use of a defibrillator
Managing an unconscious breathing casualty
Trauma management: Understanding how to assess and manage severe bleeding, shock, broken bones, muscular and joints, chest injuries, burns, dislocations, eye injuries, choking, head and spinal injuries and other injuries
Medical emergencies: Understanding how to assist with casualties with heart attack, angina, diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, anaphylaxis, strokes, poisoning
Environmental emergencies: Assisting those who are suffering from hypothermia, heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries such as nosebleeds, splinters, scrapes and grazes, strains and sprains, fainting and minor burns and scalds

The course will be delivered by experienced Trainers with practical hands-on experience of delivering care in front-line emergency situations. Teaching methods vary to take account of differing learning styles and include group work, discussion, video and practical exercises.

Assessment and certification

This course is assessed via the Trainer carrying out practical assessments during the course and a multiple-choice paper at the end of the course.

On successful completion the delegate will be awarded an FAIB regulated FAW certificate that is recognised by the HSE.
With the certificate being valid for 3 years from the date of your course.

"The Trainer has personal hands on experience dealing with situations with the emergency services and that depth of first hand knowledge is invaluable."

Aberdeen

Course Location

Our office is based within Aberdeen. However, our courses can be delivered across the UK.

We are able to deliver courses at any time of the year and can work with you to provide training on days that suit your group/staff.

We can schedule the course to be delivered during the daytime, weekends and/or evenings.

Please include your requirements when making your enquiry.

Course duration and cost

The FAW course has a required training time of 18 hours. This can be delivered through blended learning with a 6-hour online session followed by 2 days face to face or, should an organisation wish, we can deliver as 18 hours face to face with the Trainer.

First Aid at Work Course £210 per delegate
First Aid at Work Refresher £140 per delegate

Course price for a maximum of 12 people
First Aid at Work Course £2,100
First Aid at Work Refresher £1,400

Price per person with no VAT

Make an enquiry

To arrange a date for your training please email with your contact information, which course you would like to book. Along with the number of people you wish to book for and any questions you may have.

We can accept payment via Paypal/Bacs and invoice as well.