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First Aid at Work Courses (FAW)

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work (FAW) Course (3 Days)

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work Refresher / Requalifier (FAWR) Course (2 Days)

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course (1 Day)

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Basic Skills Update / Annual Refresher Course (1/2 Day)

First Aid at Work Certificate (FAW) - Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Recognised
This is a Health & Safety Executive recognised course which fully complies with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace First Aiders.

First Aid at Work (FAW) - The Legal Requirement
Employers have an obligation under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L74) to make adequate and appropriate First Aid provision for their workforce. It is recommended that someone is able to undertake First Aid duties at all times when people are at work. This is a Health & Safety Executive recognised course which fully complies with Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L74 guidelines for the qualification of workplace First Aiders.

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Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work (FAW) Course (3 Days)
A First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification will make a positive contribution to the safety of your workplace. After qualifying in First Aid at Work (FAW) you'll have the essential skills to handle any First Aid situation, from minor slips and trips to the most serious of incidents.

On completion of FAW training, successful candidates should be competent in:

• understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
• understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures;
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries;
• recognising the presence of major illness and applying general first aid principles in its management.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct first-aid management of:

• soft tissue injuries;
• injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
• chest injuries;
• burns and scalds;
• eye injuries including how to irrigate an eye;
• sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock.

Course duration is 3 days with realistic scenario based exercises.

After successful completion of the course and a final practical assessment, students will be awarded the HSE approved and recognised First Aid at Work Certificate which is valid for 3 years. This award is also recognised and accepted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work Refresher / Requalifier (FAWR) Course (2 Days)
This course is for those candidates who hold a FAW Certificate that is about to expire. Your FAW Certificate is valid for 3 years and you must re-qualify beforehand if you want to avoid having to do the full course again.

Course contents include:

• Managing the incident
• Priorities of First Aid
• Resuscitation of the casualty
• Primary survey
• Secondary survey
• Blood loss and treating bleeding
• Treatment of shock
• Head injuries
• General discussion on work place injuries

Course duration is 2 days and contains realistic scenario based exercises. After successful completion of the course and a final practical assessment, students will be awarded the HSE approved and recognised, First Aid at Work Certificate which is valid for 3 years. This award is also recognised and accepted by the Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Course (1 Day)
This course covers the skills required by a First Aider in the modern workplace and will equip you with the knowledge to deal with First aid emergencies.

On completion of training, successful candidates will be able to:

• Understand the role of the First Aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
• Understand the importance of basic hygiene in First Aid procedures;
• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is choking;
• Provide appropriate First Aid for minor injuries.

Course duration is 1 day and contains realistic scenario based exercises.

Continuous assessment is used to evaluate the candidates and there is no final practical assessment.

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid Basic Skills Update / Annual Refresher Course (1/2 Day)
This course updates and refreshes the skills required by a First Aider in the modern workplace and will equip you with the knowledge to deal with First aid emergencies.

On completion of training, candidates will be able to demonstrate their competence to:

• Assess the situation in an emergency;
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• Administer First Aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock.
• The course will also include any updates or changes to relevant First Aid procedures.

Course duration is ½ day. Continuous assessment is used to evaluate the candidates and there is no final practical assessment.

First Aid at Work (FAW) Course - Company/Corporate Requirements (on-your-site)
For additional economy and flexibility, corporate clients may opt to have this course delivered on their own site. Companies can negotiate the course dates and timings. This arrangement also enables us to provide a course with content suitable to the particular needs of that workplace. Please contact us with your requirements.

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