What Is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course in Bellshill is a one-day Level 3 qualification that prepares you to respond confidently in medical emergencies at work. The training focuses on practical skills, giving you the opportunity to work through realistic scenarios and practise how to deliver care until professional medical support takes over.
This HSE-approved course is recognised throughout the UK and is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized businesses. During the day, you will gain essential knowledge in CPR, operating an AED, conducting primary surveys, and responding to incidents such as severe bleeding, choking, or shock.
✅ By completing this course, you not only stay compliant with workplace safety regulations but also build the confidence to protect your team and those around you in critical moments.
Who Should Take the Course in Bellshill?
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course in Bellshill is designed for staff who may be required to respond to an emergency at work. It is particularly useful for employees in customer-facing roles or those working in environments with increased safety risks, including hospitality, retail, education, and construction sectors.
For businesses in Bellshill, this one-day training is a practical solution to ensure compliance with health and safety standards while minimising disruption to daily operations. Smaller companies, in particular, benefit, as having a trained first aider on site can make a critical difference until emergency services arrive.
By completing the course, participants become reliable first aiders, providing reassurance that someone within the team is prepared to act quickly and effectively in urgent situations.
How to Get to the Venue
By Train
The training venue is located near Bellshill Railway Station, situated in the town centre. From the station, it’s an easy 5–10 minute walk to most central venues, or just a couple of minutes by taxi. Regular ScotRail services connect Bellshill with Glasgow Central (20 minutes), Motherwell (5 minutes), and Edinburgh (under 1 hour).
By Car
Bellshill is well served by the M74, M73, and A725, linking directly to Glasgow, Motherwell, and the surrounding areas. Driving into the town centre is straightforward, and there are several public car parks available nearby, such as those on Main Street and at Bellshill Train Station, all within short walking distance of the venue.
By Bus
The training location is accessible by multiple local bus services operated by McGill’s Buses and First Glasgow. Key routes such as the 240 (Glasgow–Motherwell), 241 (Hamilton–Bellshill), and 244 (Glasgow–Holytown) stop along Main Street and nearby streets in the town centre, placing you within easy reach of the venue. Services are frequent throughout the day, connecting Bellshill with surrounding towns and Glasgow.
What Skills Will You Gain from the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
This Bellshill course is built around practical training, allowing you to practise vital first aid techniques in realistic scenarios. With a mix of demonstrations and role-play activities, you’ll learn how to act decisively when faced with medical emergencies in the workplace.
Topics covered throughout the day include:
- Delivering effective CPR and operating an AED with confidence
- Carrying out an initial casualty assessment (DRABC)
- Controlling bleeding and recognising signs of shock
- Dealing with choking and other airway obstructions
- Accurately recording incidents and liaising with emergency responders
On completion, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge and skills to step forward in urgent situations and provide essential, potentially life-saving care.
Entry Requirements
No previous first aid knowledge is needed to join this course in Bellshill. The only requirement is that learners must be at least 16 years old. All skills are introduced gradually, with clear demonstrations, so every participant can keep pace regardless of experience or background.
How Will You Be Assessed?
Your progress on the course is checked through both practical demonstrations and a short written element. You’ll need to show that you can apply the techniques in real scenarios and answer a brief multiple-choice test. Results are confirmed on the same day, so you’ll know straight away if you’ve successfully achieved the qualification.
Do You Receive a Recognised Certificate?
After finishing the training, participants are awarded a nationally recognised, HSE-approved certificate that remains valid for three years. Employers across the UK widely accept this qualification as proof of competency in first aid. For convenience, a digital copy is also included, allowing you to access your certification quickly whenever needed.
On-site Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Bellshill
The Emergency First Aid at Work course can also be delivered directly at your workplace in Bellshill, allowing your staff to train together without the need to travel. This option is ideal for employers seeking a practical and convenient way to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities.
Advantages of choosing on-site training include:
- ✓ A cost-effective solution for group bookings
- ✓ Training delivered in the context of your own workplace environment
- ✓ Eliminate travel time by learning at your own site
- ✓ The same syllabus and HSE-recognised certificate is valid for three years
Areas We Serve Around Bellshill
The training venue in Bellshill town centre is easily accessible from nearby towns and communities. Key surrounding areas include:
- Motherwell
- Hamilton
- Uddingston
- Bothwell
- Coatbridge
- Airdrie
- Wishaw
Other First Aid Courses in Bellshill
We also deliver a range of recognised first aid programmes in and around Bellshill, including First Aid at Work (FAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For the complete local offering, visit our First Aid Courses in Bellshill page.
If you’d like to explore this qualification in detail at a national level, see the Emergency First Aid at Work course page.
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