Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – Grampian Training Services Ltd

Emergency First Aid at Work
(EFAW)
Course Information

Course overview

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. Whether you’re a designated first aider in a small company or part of a larger organization, this course will ensure that you are equipped to respond effectively to emergencies.

Course content

The EFAW course exceeds the full HSE syllabus with additional topics. The key areas covered during the course include:

Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider including preventing cross infection, recording and reporting and provision and use of first aid equipment
Managing an accident scene, prioritisation and communication
Initial assessment
Basic Life Support and CPR: Learn how to perform high quality CPR including the use of a defibrillator
Managing an unconscious casualty
Dealing with casualties in respiratory distress such as choking and asthma
Providing first aid to a casualty who is bleeding and managing shock
Other topics based on the requirements of the delegates which can include diabetes, epilepsy, anaphylaxis, heart attacks, angina, small cuts and grazes, splinters, minor burns and scalds along with other areas requested by the groups on the day
Course content will be tailored to the requirements of the group

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 receive an FAIB regulated EFAW certificate recognised by the HSE. The certificate is valid for 3 years.

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 EFAW course has a required contact time of 6 hours plus a break am and pm with 30 mins lunch. We can deliver this course at the weekends or as two twilight/evening sessions of 3 hours.

EFAW £70 per delegate or £700 for a course of 12 delegates

EFAW Refresher £70 per delegate or £700 for a course of 12 delegates

Prices are 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.

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