Learn the Essentials of First Aid for Your Workplace and prepare yourself to deal with Workplace Emergencies.
The Emergency First Aid at Work for Schools Level 3 (VTQ) qualification (EFAW) offered by ProTrainings is an excellent option for most businesses that have determined, through risk assessment, that a fully trained first aider is not necessary for their workplace. All training sessions adhere to the new guidelines established by the HSE in October 2017 and meet the standards stipulated by the First Aid at Work (First Aid) regulations of 1981, including the subsequent modifications made in 2016.
Our first aid courses conform to the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 in accordance with HSE regulations. Additionally, ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.
The course duration must be a minimum of 6 contact hours and take place over at least 1 day, with the resulting certification being valid for 3 years. In May 2016, the HSE and Awarding Organisations announced the authorisation of computer-based blended training for all workplace first aid courses.
ProTrainings provides the opportunity to take the Emergency First Aid at Work course as a blended course, comprising 2 hours of online training and 4 hours in the classroom. Our blended training program enables you to study the theory at your own pace, with one-on-one guidance from your instructor at a convenient time. This blended EFAW course fulfils all of the HSE and Awarding Organisations' requirements and is offered as either a ProTrainings or Regulated Qualification.
To renew your certification, you must participate in another EFAW course, which can either be a 6-hour course or a blended course that includes both online and classroom components. The HSE highly recommends that all first aiders complete an annual refresher course, and our online course satisfies this requirement. It is important to note that learners who take a ProTrainings Training Course have the option to choose a regulated qualification. It is also worth noting that the minimum age requirement for the classroom course is 14 years old.
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.
- Schools
- Colleges
- Universities
- 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 6.0 hours of CPD, although the time to complete the course online may be less than this.
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.
For the contents of our video online course, visit the EFAW Blended Part One course.
The contents included in the classroom course are:
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
- Student Manual (V8.6) - Workplace First Aid
- Catastrophic bleeding and trauma First Aid Guidance From ProTrainings
- CellAED for Life membership
- CellAED® personal AED
- Child CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Infant CPR Flowchart handout/poster
- Printout (V11.1) - Emergency First Aid at Work for Schools Level 3
- Woundclot - haemostatic gauze for all types of bleeding
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 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.
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 350 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.
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.
