EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK Tel: 08717 179514
(EFAW) COURSE
Probably the best value for money Courses in the country, check the price comparison at the bottom of the page.
Just £55.00 per person
Book a complete course for 12 candidates and receive £50.00 Cashback
ABOUT THE COURSE
This course is ideal for smaller, low risk companies that only need basic First Aid cover. It is also a cost effective solution for larger, high risk companies that have many floors or workplaces, who operate shift work and need basic first aid support for their staff who have completed the Three-DayFirst Aid at Work Course.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Nominated emergency first aiders in the workplace or anyone wanting a comprehensive one day first aid course.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment
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derstand the importance, of the need for recording incidents and actions;
understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
HOW IS IT ASSESSED?
The course is assessed continuously by one of our experienced trainer / assessor's from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency
Duration
Usually, the course is run over a minimum of one day (6 Contact Hours)
COST
£55.00 per person
We are able to offer a very good discount to organisations / companies who wish to book a complete course for 12 candidates.
Please contact us for details.
Contact us now to book a place on a course
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Course Dates
We run EFAW courses on an almost daily basis. If the dates below are not suitable for you, please contact us so that we may arrange a course date for you.
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| EFAW-JU1002 | Monday 26th July 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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| EFAW-AU1001 | Wednesday 25th August 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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| EFAW-AU1002 | Thursday 26th Auguat 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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| EFAW-SE1001 | Monday 13th of September 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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| EFAW-SE1002 | Wednesday 22nd of September 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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| EFAW-SE1003 | Thursday 23rd of September 2010 | Rhondda South Wales | 0900 - 1600hrs | Vacancies £55.00 per person |
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If the dates you require are not shown, e-mail us and let us know what dates you are seeking and we shall do our best to accommodate you.
Book with us and receive professional training at a very reasonable cost.
Contact us now to book a place on the new courses
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Price Comparison with other providers
| St John Ambulance Wales | St John Ambulance Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, Coleford, Weston Supper Mare, Nailsea | St John Ambulance Steverton, Tewksbury, Stroud, Burton on the Water, Worcester, Hereford, Chippenham, Swindon, Stratford upon Avon | St. John Ambulance London | Red Cross | All Wales Ambulance Service | Mines Rescue Service | Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency |
3-Day First Aid at Work | £220.00 Plus VAT | £258.00 Plus VAT | £258.00 Plus VAT | £305.00 Plus VAT | £243.00 Plus VAT | £155.00 Plus VAT | £150.00 Plus VAT | £130.00 |
1 Day Emergency First Aid in the Workplace | £80.00 Plus VAT | £105.00 Plus VAT | £105.00 | £140.00 Plus VAT | £95.00 Plus VAT | £60.00 Plus VAT | £65.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 |
| 2-Day First Aid at Work Requalification | £145.00 Plus VAT | £180.00 Plus VAT | £180.00 Plus VAT | £185.00 Plus VAT | £155.00 Plus VAT | £127.00 Plus VAT | £100.00 Plus VAT | £80.00 |
Annual Refresher | £55.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 Plus VAT | £55.00 Plus VAT | £75.00 Plus VAT | | £40.00 Plus VAT | | £12.50 If initially trained by us £20.00 If not initially trained by us |
Why not give us a ring on 08717 179514
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The Changes Since 1st of October 2010 - Some questions answered
Why have the changes happened?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), carried out an evaluation of first aid in the workplace and found that 'although first aid awareness and penetration in workplaces was good, compliance was found to be more "in spirit" rather than the letter of the regulations and this exposed some important deficiencies in the format and content of guidance and in the proportionality of the current regulatory requirements for lower risk employees'.
These changes have been developed in consultation with employers and training providers and it is hoped that the new format will make it easier for employers to comply with the regulations.
Will they change again?
This is the first major change to the first aid training requirements in 25 years, so although there is always the possibility of further changes, they are not expected for some time.
What are the changes?
The current initial four day First Aid at Work (FAW) course will be shortened to Three Days and there will be a new qualification of Emergency First Aider in the Workplace (EFAW) that will require a one day training course.
The FAW Re-Qualification remains unchanged at Two Days. You may undertake training with us to re-qualify, even if another training provider undertook your initial course.
The HSE strongly recommend that FAW and EFAW students attend an annual Three Hour Annual Refresher Course to prevent 'skills fade'.
Both the First aid at work and Emergency first aid in the workplace courses will be approved by the HSE and must be taught by HSE approved first aid training providers. Training for Appointed persons may be taught by non-HSE approved training providers.
Does the shorter course mean there is going to be less content trained on the course?
On 1 April 2009 the HSE confirmed that the First aid at work course will be similar to the current version in content, but will be covered in Three Day’s, not four. Recent simplification of first aid protocols, including CPR and casualty movement, mean that less time is needed to teach these and other subjects. The teaching techniques used by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency’s highly skilled trainers will ensure your first aiders continue to be trained to the highest standards demanded by the HSE.
Will I have to attend refresher training? The HSE recognise that 'skills fade' does occur during the three year validity of current certificates and strongly recommends a three hour Annual refresher course at the end of both the first and second year of your First aid at work qualification.
The HSE recognise that '
You will not need to take the Annual refresher in the same year that you attend a re-qualification course to renew your certificate.
What course will I need to do; will I need more first aiders?
Employers are required to carry out a workplace first aid risk assessment to decide on the numbers of first aiders required and the level of training needed.
When assessing your specific needs, employers need to consider:
· workplace hazards and risks
· the size of the organisation
· the organisation's history of accidents
· the nature and distribution of the workforce
· the remoteness of the site from emergency medical services
· the needs of travelling, remote and lone workers
· employees working on shared or multi-occupied sites
· annual leave and other absences of first aiders and appointed persons.
The HSE will provide updated guidance for employers on 1 October 2009 on how many first aiders will be needed depending on the size and nature of your organisation. However, it is up to each employer to maintain their risk assessment.
What is the difference between a first aider in the workplace and an emergency first aider in the workplace?
A workplace first aid risk assessment will highlight the level of risk in the workplace. Using this information you will be able to decide what course is required for your first aiders.
Generally speaking, first aiders witha First Aid at Work Certificate will be required in higher risk sites or places with a large workforce or high perceived level of risk.
Lower risk may only require someone trained up to the Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (EFAW) Course, but this will depend on other factors that your risk assessment will identify.
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Training Agency has for many years trained to a high standard on the Appointed Persons Course. The course content of the New HSE EFAW course is the same as the content taught on our old Appointed Person Course. Therefore, this course would be ideal for those persons who have previously undergone an appointed persons course.