Learn the Essentials of First Aid for Your Workplace and prepare yourself to deal with Workplace Emergencies.
Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) - Online Blended Part 1 at a glance
- 3-year nationally recognised certificate
- 2 hours and 27 minutes of engaging video training
- Video access for 8 months
- Printable wall certificate
- CPD time credit conformation
- Follows latest UK Resuscitation and ERC guidelines
- Includes manual & other downloads
- Free weekly video refresher
- Evidence Based Training certificate
- Videos include subtitles
- Course manual available in the following languages: English, Spanish, Polish and Arabic
Group Rates also available
This option is a part 1 of the full 6 hour EFAW qualification. To complete this part 1 course, you must make sure you have made arrangements to book and complete the part 2 directly with the company or instructor. If you have not done so already, you will need to find your nearest instructor using www.procourses.co.uk. Please note, this may incur an additional fee directly with the instructor (buying the online part 1 and then paying for the classroom part 2).
The ProTrainings Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) is ideal for most businesses whose risk assessment has identified that there is no requirement for a fully trained first aider for their workplace. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured to meet the new guidelines set out by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations 1981 and subsequent 2017 changes.
This course includes the latest CPR and Coronavirus recommendations.
All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements. ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.
This course must be at least 6 contact hours and run over a minimum of 1 day and the certificate is valid for 3 years. In May 2016 the HSE and Awarding Organisations announced that computer-based blended training is now allowed for all workplace first aid courses.
You now have the option to complete your Emergency First Aid at Work course as a blended course, with 2 hours of online training followed by 4 hours in the classroom. Our blended training allows you to learn the theory at your pace, one to one with your instructor at a time that suits you.
This blended EFAW course meets all of the requirements of the HSE and Awarding Organisations and is available as a ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification.
To renew you need to attend another EFAW 6 hour course or blended course when annual first aid refresher course in the classroom.
The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher course and our online course meets this requirement.
Please note that learners undertaking a ProTrainings Trainings Course have the option to choose to take a regulated qualification.
Please be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 14.
This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.
Companies, organisations or agencies are encouraged to contact us for group discounts and information about onsite training and how our system can be used to track and monitor your staff training.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
This course can be completed as the online part 1 of a 2-part blended course. After completing this online course, you may find and attend the classroom-only part 2 course and cut down on the number of days spent in the classroom.
- Offices
- Service industries
- Self-employed
- Factories
- Manufacturing
- Construction and Building
- Distribution
- Forestry (see also our FAW Forestry course)
- High-risk businesses
- Agriculture
- Sports
- Outdoor Pursuits and Exploring
This course comes with 3.0 hrs (6.0 class) of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this. Total course time includes 2 hours and 27 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.
The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.
Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)
1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
- 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
- 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid
2. Be able to assess an incident
- 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
- 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
- 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
- 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
- 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
- 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
- 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure
4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
- 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
- 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
- 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
- 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding
6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
- 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
- 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock
7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
- 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters
- 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds
- ProTrainings - COVID-19 Update on CPR from the UK Resus Council
- ProTrainings EFAW open response questions. Please complete this and bring it to the practical session of your course
- Workplace First Aid Student Manual V8.6 - 2021 guidelines with ERC first aid changes
- AED infographic will guide you through the steps
- Adult CPR Flowchart
- Adult CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Anatomy and Physiology Human Body Picture Reference Book Student Manual V8.3
- Arabic Student First Aid Manual V7.0
- Asthma UK weblink
- CAT Tourniquet instruction leaflet
- CPR and Coronavirus video - Guidance on delivering CPR out of hospital has changed where Coronavirus COVID 19 is known or suspected
- Celox haemostatic leaflet
- Celox leaflet on haeostatic dressings
- Child CPR Flowchart
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Clean hand techniques leaflet
- Coronavirus COVID 19 Pre-Screen Student Evaluation Form
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) link to the NHS website
- Dutch - Student manual
- Emerade - Package leaflet: Information for the user
- EpiPen Guide
- EpiPen instruction leaflet
- EpiPen patient information sheet
- Epilepsy in Action Leaflet (register on www.epilepsy.org.uk)
- Find a classroom course locally
- Find out what other courses are available as video online, blended and classroom courses nationally on our course finder
- First Aid Student Manual - Welsh
- First Aid and Social Distancing poster
- First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 HSE document
- Free student first aid program leaflet
- French - First Aid Plus student manual
- HSE 5 steps to Risk Assessing link to HSE website
- HSE guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 19
- HeartSine 350 Information Leaflet
- Heartsine 350 AED unit
- Hindi - First Aid Plus student manual
- Home Emergency Contact Sheet
- How to register to call EMS by text
- How to use Celox A
- How to use Celox Haemstatic gauze
- How to use Celox gauze
- How to use Celox granules
- Infant CPR Flowchart
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Italian - Student manual
- Jext Product Data Sheets
- Jext patient Information Sheet
- Lifepac CR2 AED Data Sheet
- Link to our Concussion ad Brain injury course in association with Headway, a head injury charity
- Link to the HSE website
- Meningitis Now website with many leaflets and resources link
- NHS Choices Web link
- Nilaqua Hand Wash leaflet
- Oxygen User Instructions - Gas rentals are available from ProTrainings, contact us for more information
- Oxygen and Analgesic gases from ProTrainings
- Personal Medical Information Sheet
- Polish - Student manual
- Polish Student Manual - Pierwsza Pomoc w Pracy Ksiazka studenta V8.3 - 2021 guidelines
- ProTrainings - Using an AED Leaflet
- ProTrainings Defibrillator eGuide
- RIDDOR link to the HSE guide
- Spanish - Student manual
- Spanish general student manual V7.0
- Step by Step Guide to COSHH HSE Guide - Link to HSE website
- UK Resus Council 2015 Guidelines updated 2015 Link
- UK Resus Council BLS and AED Guidelines 2015
- Ukrainian - Student manual
- Visit the First Aid Show free for first aid and medical videos
- Web link to the Joint Epilepsy Council website - JEC
- Workplace Accident Book
- Workplace Emergency Contact Sheet
- Zoll AED Plus user guide
Can I take a workplace first aid course all online?
No, you cannot take courses like the FAW and EFAW online only, the HSE do not allow it. You can take these in a blended format by completing part of the course online and the rest locally. ProTrainings offer a full range of blended and classroom training nationwide. You can take the appointed persons in the workplace FAW Annual refresher course 100% online.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What training courses do you offer and how are they delivered?
We offer a full range of training courses across all business sectors as video online, blended and nationwide at your business or our local training centres. With over 300 courses you can learn at a time and place that meets your busy schedules and save money on travel and costs away from the office.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
Do I receive a certificate after completing your online training?
Yes, when you complete the online course you will be able to download and print a compliant completion certificate, evidenced-based learning statement to confirm course content and a certified CPD statement. There is no extra charge for the certificate. You can also buy a printed certificate to be posted to you for a small extra fee.
Do you sell first aid kits and equipment?
Yes, we sell over 1000 products from first aid kits to plasters. We also sell a wide range of medical devices, equipment and everything you need to deal with a first aid emergency and to comply in the workplace with first aid provision. See our first aid equipment online store at www.first-aid-online.co.uk
Do you have 360 videos on your courses?
Yes, we are adding 360 videos to many courses. These videos can be viewed on any device and allow you to see the video around 360 degrees to gain a better insight into the film. We use these for things like first aid and health and safety and will be adding more in the coming weeks.
Are your courses Endorsed?
Yes, all ProTrainings courses are Endorsed by TQUK in addition to other approvals and endorsements to give you a quality compliant qualification for your courses whatever delivery method you take.
Why do I need accredited training courses?
Whether you are employed, running a business or taking training for other reasons, you need to ensure the course is trustworthy and will pass due diligence checks. Taking courses that are accredited gives you peace of mind of the quality, compliance and that your certificate will be accepted. Choosing ISO companies to ensure they are externally verified.
Are courses all online or can I take a blended or class course locally?
Most of our courses are available as online or classroom-based at a training centre locally. We can also send an instructor to your business to save travel and tailor the course to your business. To save time and money you can take most courses in a blended format with online and class training.
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