Emergency First Aid at Work

Name: Emergency First Aid at Work
Brand: St John Ambulance
SKU: 1944
Price: 205.0 GBP
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Our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course gives learners the essential skills and confidence to respond when someone becomes ill...

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The Emergency First Aid at Work is delivered by St John Ambulance’s experienced trainers, combining real-world insight with hands-on learning.

St John Ambulance is a leading UK charity with over 140 years of experience in first aid education, trusted by thousands of organisations nationwide.

We won't just tell you about first aid. We'll give you the confidence to deliver first aid when and where its needed.

Course Description

Our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course gives learners the essential skills and confidence to respond when someone becomes ill or injured in the workplace. This course is available through classroom or blended learning and is particularly suited to nominated first aiders in smaller, lower-risk workplaces where an employer’s first aid needs assessment identifies emergency-level training as appropriate.

Training goes beyond theory alone. Through hands-on practice, realistic workplace scenarios and continuous feedback from expert trainers, learners build their knowledge and practical skills progressively throughout the course. This approach helps them to develop the confidence to assess an emergency, make decisions and provide first aid when it matters the most.

Learners develop essential workplace first aid skills, including CPR, using a defibrillator, helping an adult who is choking, responding to seizures and shock, and controlling life-threatening bleeding. The course is HSE-compliant and helps organisations meet their workplace first aid responsibilities, while supporting the charitable mission of St John Ambulance.

Upon completion, first aiders are covered by ‘Good Samaritan’ insurance for the duration of their qualification, giving them added reassurance when providing first aid outside of the workplace.

COURSE BENEFITS

Build the confidence and practical skills to respond in a workplace emergency.
Learn through hands-on practice and realistic workplace scenarios.
Develop decision-making skills through progressive learning and feedback.
Train with trusted first aid experts informed by over 150 years of first aid expertise.
Gain essential CPR, defibrillator, choking and bleeding-control skills.
Complete HSE-compliant training that helps your organisation meet workplace first aid requirements.

Course Topics

The following subjects will be taught on this course:

Adult resuscitation (CPR)
Burns and scalds
Adult Choking
Communication and casualty care
Defibrillator prompts
Defibrillator pad placement
Life-threatening bleeding
Minor and severe bleeding
Role of the first aider
Seizures
Shock
Unresponsive Adult

Classic (Classroom) Learning

This learning style is entirely classroom based and requires you to attend in person with a group of other delegates. This benefits those who prefer interactive sessions with the opportunity to ask questions to the instructor.

Pick one of our training venues across the country, and choose a date to come and train with the experts.

Blended (Online + Classroom) Learning

Blended learning is a combination of online learning with instructor-led training. For this course, delegates will spend 1/2 day learning theory via our online portal, and then spend 1/2 day in a classroom with peers. This option minimises time away from the workplace, while maintaining the same, high-standard of learning.

Part 1 Online:
This part of the course is self-directed and is expected to take up-to 1/2 day to complete. You can complete the modules at your own pace and in your own environment, providing you the flexibility you need. The online training must be completed within the 3 weeks prior to your face to face training.

Part 2: Face-to-face
This will be 1/2 day of face to face training where you will be in a small group with fellow blended course mates. The day will be led by a specialist trainer who will teach you about the essential lifesaving skills required for your qualification. Throughout the day you will take part in small group activities, practicing essential lifesaving skills and have the chance to ask your trainer any questions. You will also complete a small number of practical and written assessments, this will include assessment on your online training topics.

For the Online element of your Blended learning course we use a bespoke portal to ensure you receive the best online training experience. For further details on system access requirements and common questions click here

On-Site at your Premises Learning

On‑site training keeps things simple: you tell us what you need, choose a date that works for your team, and we bring our qualified trainer directly to your premises. Complete a quick online booking request (click book now on this page) and our team will confirm suitable dates using live trainer availability.

On the day, the trainer arrives with everything required to run the course, delivering practical, tailored training in your own working environment - saving your team time, reducing travel, and ensuring the learning is directly relevant to your workplace.

To book this course On-site at your premises, click here

To find out more, including room requirements, click here

Course Requirements

Delegates must be aged 16 or older to attend this course.
Delegates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2).
Delegates must complete all modules.
Delegates must act in a professional and appropriate manner, in line with our HEART values.
You need to be physically fit enough to be able to demonstrate CPR*

*If you need any reasonable adjustments to be in place for your course, we will do all we can to facilitate, please advise ahead of your course by contacting our Customer Services team

Course Certification & Assessments

CERTIFICATION
Delegates who successfully complete this Emergency First Aid at Work Course will receive a St John Ambulance certificate, which is:

Valid for three years
Recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as meeting workplace first aid requirements
CPD Certified: A course that meets professional standards

ASSESSMENT
Delegates must pass written assessments and continuous trainer observation to qualify. This is true of all the course formats available to delegates.

Note: When opting for 'blended' learning, the online learning must be completed within 3 weeks prior to attending the classroom learning.

Insurance included!

Our training includes 'Good Samaritan Insurance', giving delegates the confidence to help whenever and wherever it is needed. It covers them against claims arising from first aid they deliver outside of their workplace, club or association, and not covered by any other insurance.

To qualify, they must hold a current St John Ambulance certificate for this course. It is offered at no extra charge, as we are so confident in the standards of our first aid training delivery.

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Transfer, Reschedule or Amend Booking

Find out how to request a transfer, reschedule or make an amendment to your course booking on our Course Amendments page.

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