Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Training Course
Exeter / South West Region | Thu 14th Aug 2025- Open / Public Training Course Event
- Exeter Venue
- £195 Per Person
- 12 Places Available
- Timings: 09:00 to 16:30. Ends Thu 14th Aug.
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Get a quote for this Emergency First Aid At Work training course by completing our enquiry form. A personalised quote and ways in which to book will then be supplied.
To avoid disappointment, we'll confirm that the course is going ahead as scheduled and that there is still space remaining for your required number of delegates before accepting your booking. We aim to respond to all enquiries within the hour.
Course Information
The course is recognised under the Health and Safety (First Aid ) Regulations 1981. It will cover the principles of first aid, the role of a first aider, minor conditions, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, choking, blood loss and shock, reporting and after-care....
Who Should Attend?
The Emergency First Aid at Work training programme is designed for delegates whose employment requires them to manage a medical situation until help arrives. Alternatively where an employer's assessment of first aid identifies that a First Aider is not necessary, the minimum requirement is that they appoint a person to take charge of first aid facilities and emergency arrangements.
Joining Instructions
It is the responsibility of the employer to choose a person who can physically fulfil the role of a first aider in the workplace. • back, neck, arm or knee problems • rupture or hernia • heart disease, high blood pressure, bronchitis, asthma or chest problems • blackouts, seizures or epilepsy Please note that we reserve the right to prevent you from completing your course if you do attend with any of these problems or if you are pregnant and we feel that you will put yourself or others in danger. This doesn’t apply to the following courses; DSE risk assessor, Fire marshal, Health and safety basics, Managing safely, Risk assessment, Stress management, Working safely. Practical support Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements. Any information you provide us with will be treated in confidence. Personal property St John Ambulance cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal property while attending the course. Recommended clothing For convenience it is recommended that students wear casual clothing as our courses often involve practical work. If you have any queries relating to your booking, please call us on 02394004056
Course Agenda
The Emergency First Aid at Work EFAW training course is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle emergency situations in the workplace. The course covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the first aider, actions to be taken at the scene of an accident, CPR resuscitation, heart attacks, shock, bleeding, electrical injuries, burns, choking and asthma, and poisoning.
The first part of the course focuses on the role of the first aider, which includes understanding the legal requirements and responsibilities of a first aider, as well as the importance of remaining calm and acting quickly in an emergency situation. Participants will also learn how to assess the scene of an accident and identify potential hazards.
The second part of the course covers basic life support skills, such as CPR resuscitation and how to deal with heart attacks. Participants will also learn how to recognize and manage shock, as well as how to control bleeding and treat common injuries such as burns and electrical injuries. The course also includes practical demonstrations and hands-on practice to ensure participants are confident in their skills.
The final part of the course covers specific emergency situations, including choking and asthma, as well as poisoning. Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how to provide appropriate first aid. The course also includes information on how to use first aid equipment, such as defibrillators, and how to report and record incidents. By the end of the course, participants will have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to emergency situations in the workplace.
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Training Venue
Welcome to The Training Centre in Exeter! Getting here is straightforward. If youre coming from the A30, head southwest on Butler Way and continue onto the M5 towards Plymouth, Torquay, or Okehampton. Take the exit for A379/A376 towards Dawlish and Exeter. At Sandygate Roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A379, keeping left towards the City Centre. Merge onto Rydon Lane, and at Countess Wear Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bridge Road. Continue straight onto Bad Homburg Way, then turn left onto Manaton Close and right onto Otter Court. Youll find The Training Centre on your left. Safe travels!
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Accreditation
The Emergency First Aid at Work EFAW training course is accredited and recognized by the Health and Safety Executive HSE in the UK. Successful candidates will receive a certificate that is valid for 3 years.
At XYZ Training Group, we are trusted by many of the UKs largest companies to deliver high-quality EFAW training. We have a strong partnership with both the British Red Cross and St Johns Ambulance to ensure the best training possible.
Upon completion of the EFAW course, candidates will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to provide emergency first aid in the workplace. This certificate is essential for individuals working in low-risk environments and is a valuable addition to any CV.
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More Information
XYZ Training Group has the largest selection of Emergency First Aid at Work training courses across the UK. Together with our accredited training partner centres we are proud to offer all clients our unique Lowest Price Guarantee and the largest number of venues and open courses across the UK. We also offer the 3 day First Aid At Work course, the 2 Day First Aid at Work Refresher and the Automated External Defibrillator Course at more than 200 venues.
Group Bookings
If you have an enquiry or a need to train 4 or more persons, then why not ask us to deliver you a private One-day Emergency First Aid at Work course either on your premises or at one of our nearby training centres on any date that's convenient to you?
The price per person is always comparible if not better than joining one of our open course events and you will benefit from the added convenience of not only selecting the date and venue, but we'll also tailor certain elements of the training to your specific application..
In addition to that, if your delegate numbers are low and you don't have an urgent need to have the training in the next few weeks, then talk to us about setting up an open event near to you on a date of your choosing. The course will definitely go ahead as scheduled and you won't need to travel. Minimum 2 delegates.
Whatever your general requirement, make an enquiry here.
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Training day held at our premises recently was very well organised.
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