Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course in Edinburgh, Scotland (Classroom)

Learn Essential Life-Saving Skills with EFAW Training in Edinburgh

This one day course is suitable for low-risk workplaces in smaller working environments, such as offices and will give candidates the confidence to deal with the most common emergencies.

The course syllabus is as specified by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and is fully compliant with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.

On completing your course, you will understand the first aider’s role, including:

• Preventing cross infection, recording incidents and actions and use of available equipment.

You will be able to assess situations and circumstances in order to provide first aid in a range of emergencies, including:

• An unconscious adult casualty (including seizure).
• Administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to an adult, including using an AED.
• An adult casualty who is choking.
• An adult casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
• Adult casualty who is suffering from shock.
• Minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).

Assessment

You will be assessed throughout the course. Evidence of knowledge and practical skills competence will be recorded in a student workbook for certification.

Certificate Duration

3 years

Course Duration

1 Day (6 hours)

Delivery Method

Classroom training in Edinburgh, Scotland, EH6 6LU

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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.

To join online courses, delegates have to log in via a link provided through a computer or laptop with a camera, screen, microphone and access to the internet.

Connection quality is the responsibility of the delegate. If you need to download free video conferencing software please visit our video conferencing software page where you can download the software specified by St Andrew's First Aid.

You will receive a confirmation email with your order details and your course login details will follow within one business working day.

Please note that course bookings can not be processed outside of normal working hours, over weekends or on bank holidays and will be processed the next business working day.

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St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s leading first aid charity and training provider, committed to saving lives through professional first aid training in Scotland, community education, and emergency response. With over 100 years of service, the organisation delivers trusted first aid courses to individuals, schools, and businesses, helping people gain the confidence to act quickly and effectively in an emergency. From providing life-saving support at major public events to promoting first aid awareness across the country, St Andrew’s First Aid continues to uphold its mission to make Scotland a safer, more prepared nation.

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