Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) in Widnes, Cheshire (Classroom)

1 Day Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) Course in Widnes, Cheshire

Delivered by accredited experts at Acadame, the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work course provides essential training in workplace first aid.

This comprehensive one-day programme equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to handle various emergency situations, including managing an unresponsive casualty, performing CPR, responding to choking incidents, treating shock, and managing wounds, bleeding, and minor injuries.

Delivery Method

Delivered in a classroom in Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7EA

Duration

1-day

How Completing this Emergency First Aid at Work Course Will Help You:

• Rapid Response Skills: Acquire essential first aid techniques in a condensed format, enabling swift and effective responses to workplace emergencies.
• Legal Compliance Made Simple: Meet regulatory requirements efficiently with qualified emergency first aiders, ensuring your business remains compliant and protected.
• Confidence in Crisis Management: Enhance employee confidence in handling unexpected situations through practical training in CPR, wound care, and more.
• Career Enhancement Opportunity: Improve your professional profile with a recognised qualification, showcasing your commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.
• Team Unity Strengthened: Encourage a cohesive team environment as colleagues undergo training together, building trust and cooperation in emergency scenarios.
• Personal Empowerment and Fulfilment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing you possess life-saving skills, empowering you to make a positive impact in critical situations, both at work and beyond.

This First Aid at Work training is designed for individuals responsible for fulfilling the duties of a workplace first aider, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Course Content

Understand The Role And Responsibilities Of A First Aider

• the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
• the need for consent to provide First Aid

Be Able To Assess An Incident:

• conducting a scene survey
• conducting a primary survey of a casualty
• summoning appropriate assistance when necessary

Be Able To Provide First Aid To An Unresponsive Casualty:

• when to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• demonstrating how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is Choking; When Choking Is:

• mild
• severe

Be Able To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With External Bleeding:

• the severity of external bleeding
• demonstrating how to control external bleeding

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty Who Is In Shock:

• recognising a casualty who is suffering from shock
• how to administer First Aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

Know How To Provide First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Injuries:

• small cuts
• grazes
• bruises
• small splinters

How To Administer First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Burns And Scalds:

• learners will know how to deal with minor burns and scalds in line with accepted current practice as outlined in the Voluntary Aids Society First Aid Manual.

Be Able To Conduct A Secondary Survey:

• demonstrating how to conduct a head to toe survey

How To Administer First Aid To A Casualty With Minor Burns And Scalds:

• learners will know how to deal with minor burns and scalds in line with accepted current practice as outlined in the Voluntary Aids Society First Aid Manual.

Methods of Assessment

The method of assessment is a two-step journey:

This will be assessed by 60 multi-choice questions, either two 30 question tests or one 60 question test.

Step 1. Practical Observations

Candidates will be observed to ensure that they can:

• Conduct a scene survey
• Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
• Identify when to administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Demonstrate adult CPR using a manikin
• Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• Identify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing whilst the casualty is in the recovery position
• Identify when a casualty is choking
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Identify whether external bleeding is life-threatening
• Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

Step 2. Multiple Choice Exam

The examination consists of 15 multiple-choice questions.

• The pass mark for this examination is 11 correct answers.
• There is a maximum time limit of 30 minutes.

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For short courses a completion certificate is available at the end of the course. You can screenshot this or print it out to confirm completion of the training.

For accredited courses a certificate will be sent directly to you from the appropriate awarding body.

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