Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Medway

What Is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?

This Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training in Medway is a 1-day Level 3 first aid course for workplaces, created for anyone who may need to respond quickly when something goes wrong. You’ll work through practical exercises and realistic scenarios, learning how to give immediate support until professional medical help takes over.

Because the qualification is fully HSE-compliant, it is recognised across a wide range of sectors and works well for small to medium-sized teams. Across the day, you’ll build core emergency skills such as CPR, safe AED use, carrying out a primary survey, and dealing with incidents like choking, bleeding, and shock.

Who Is the Course for in Medway?

This Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is designed for employees who could be called upon to act first during a workplace emergency. It’s a strong fit for roles where staff support the public, work in busy environments, or operate around higher-risk activities, including retail, hospitality, education, construction, and similar settings.

For many small to medium workplaces across Medway, this 1-day course is an effective way to appoint a designated first aider without taking teams away from the job for long periods. Employers benefit too, as it helps meet health and safety responsibilities while keeping disruption to a minimum.

By completing the training, learners become reliable on-site responders, helping organisations feel reassured that someone can take charge calmly and appropriately until emergency services arrive.

How to Get to the Venue

By Train

The venue is conveniently located for central Medway, with Chatham Station nearby. In most cases, it’s an easy walk from the station, or a short taxi ride if you’re carrying bags or arriving in a hurry.

By Car

If you’re driving, the venue is straightforward to reach via key routes serving Medway, including the M2, A2, and A289. There are public car parks in and around the town centre within a short walk of the training location.

By Bus

The training venue is well served by local bus links, with services run by operators such as Arriva and Stagecoach. Buses to Chatham town centre and the nearby bus station run frequently, making it convenient to travel in from surrounding areas across Medway.

What Will You Learn on the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?

You’ll complete practical, hands-on first aid training aimed at building real confidence for workplace emergencies. The day blends clear demonstrations with guided scenarios, so you can practise what to do under pressure and respond safely.

During the day, you will cover:

• Responding to choking and other airway emergencies
• How to complete a primary survey (DRABC)
• CPR technique and using an AED correctly
• Controlling bleeding, recognising shock, and providing immediate care
• Working with emergency services and recording incidents properly

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to step in decisively, provide life-saving first aid, and support others until help arrives.

Entry Requirements

No previous first aid experience is needed to attend this course. Learners simply need to be aged 16 or over. The trainer breaks each technique down step by step, so you can follow along comfortably and take part with confidence, whatever your role or background.

How Is the Course Assessed?

Your assessment is completed through a combination of practical checks and a short knowledge test. You’ll be observed demonstrating key first aid actions during hands-on exercises, followed by a brief multiple-choice quiz. Results are confirmed on the day, so you’ll know you’ve met the required standard before you leave.

Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?

Yes. On successful completion, you’ll receive an HSE-compliant certificate valid for three years, confirming you are trained to act as a workplace first aider. This qualification is recognised across the UK and is widely accepted by employers as evidence of compliant training. A digital certificate is also provided, making it easy to store, download, and share when needed.

On-site Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Medway

We can also deliver the Emergency First Aid at Work course on-site in Medway, so your staff can train together at your own workplace. This is a convenient option for organisations that want to meet health and safety responsibilities while reducing travel time and disruption to operations.

Key benefits of on-site training:

• ✓ Reduce travel by training your team at your premises
• ✓ Delivery can be aligned with your workplace setting and typical risks
• ✓ Same syllabus and an HSE-compliant certificate valid for 3 years
• ✓ Cost-effective for groups and multi-learner bookings

Areas We Serve Around Medway

With a central Medway venue, the course is convenient for learners travelling in from nearby towns and surrounding areas. Common locations people join us from include:

• Chatham
• Gillingham
• Rochester
• Strood
• Rainham
• Walderslade
• Hoo Peninsula

Other First Aid Courses in Medway

Alongside EFAW, we also deliver other recognised first aid options in Medway, including First Aid at Work (FAW) and Paediatric First Aid. To explore all available training, visit our First Aid Courses in Medway page.

If you’d like to read more about the qualification itself, you can also view our Emergency First Aid at Work course page.

Why Book With Us?

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• ✓ Trusted by 100,000+ learners across the UK
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• ✓ Digital confirmation provided for easy record-keeping
• ✓ Straightforward online booking and fast confirmation
• ✓ Good-value options for individuals and group training
• ✓ Certificates accepted across UK workplaces and sectors