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First Aid at Work Training (3 Days)
This Level 3 First Aid at Work training course (3 days) gives you the knowledge and skills necessary for you to successfully carry out your duties as a first aider.
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First Aid at Work Course
The First Aid At Work (FAW) Training Course, also referred to as the FAW course, is a 3-day course that covers a wide range of topics related to first aid. The course is designed for people aged 16+ who might need to provide first aid by responding to a wide range of accidents, injuries, and illnesses that they could encounter in their workplace.
This extensive level 3 first aid course meets the requirements specified in the Health and Safety Regulations (First Aid) 1981 and goes a step beyond the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course, qualifying you to work in high-risk workplaces.
The FAW course also covers emergency situation management and good effective communication in the event of an incident, whether it's a victim, eyewitnesses to the problem, or expert medical personnel who respond.
Did you know? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that a first-aider must be appointed where there are more than five employees.
Who should take the FAW course?
The FAW course is ideal for organisations whose needs assessment has identified a requirement for additional first aid training. This might be due to having employees with a disability or a medical condition. It is ideal for those working in high-risk environments such as construction, manufacturing, warehousing, or healthcare.
What will I learn in the FAW course?
The FAW course will cover topics such as:
• how to assess an incident
• how to manage an unresponsive casualty
• how to administer CPR
• how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to carry out a risk assessment
• how to recognize and treat a variety of injuries and medical conditions, including:
• bleeding
• burns
• fractures
• heart attacks
• strokes
• seizures
• choking
In addition to the topics covered in an emergency first aid at work course, this course covers treatment for various injuries and medical conditions.
Full details regarding what you will learn in the 3-day First Aid At Work course can be reviewed in our topics covered section below.
What is the Difference between Emergency First Aid at Work and First Aid at Work?
The main difference between Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) is the depth of training. Emergency first aid at work is designed for low-risk workplaces, while first aid at work is designed for higher-risk workplaces. First aid at work also provides comprehensive training for those required to be designated first aiders within their workplace.
The First Aid at Work course is 3 days long, while the Emergency First Aid at Work is only 1 day. The FAW course is often delivered through blended learning (with 1 day distance learning and 2 days in a classroom).
The content of each course also differs, with the First Aid At Work course covering a wider range of topics such as dealing with an unconscious casualty, heart attacks and strokes, and spinal injuries. The emergency first aid at work course covers basic life support, choking, burns and bleeds.
First Aid Training
If you're looking for a more extensive course or work in high-risk environments, look at our 3-day first aid at work course. If you're looking to become a first aid trainer or instructor, then the First Aid at Work for Instructors course is right for you.
Assessment of first-aid needs
Employers have a legal responsibility to carry out a first-aid needs assessment. This will help them decide how many first-aiders they need, what level of training they need, and what equipment and facilities are required.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has provided guidance on conducting a first-aid needs assessment.
Annual Refresher
Under the current Health and Safety Executive guidelines, first-aiders are strongly recommended to take an annual refresher course to keep their first aid skills up to date. The annual refresher course is a great way to stay confident and competent in your first aid skills.
On-Site First Aid Training - Group Bookings
Booking for a large number of people? We provide on-site and in-house first aid and health and safety training at your location, workplace, school, or community group.
What's included:
• Time and cost-effective: no more transportation expenses, with discounts available for big groups.
• Bespoke training - tailored to meet your needs and work environment.
• Flexible: you may choose a day, location, and time that is convenient for you.
• Trusted Provider - Rated #1 First Aid training provider offering training that you can trust, with over 100,000+ learners trained by our highly qualified first-aid instructors
• Trusted First Aid Provider - Rated #1 First Aid training provider offering training that you can trust, with over 100,000+ learners trained by our highly qualified first-aid instructors
• We offer a wide range of first aid training courses to suit your needs: Including the 1-day emergency first aid at work (EFAW) course, paediatric first aid, first aid trainers course, and AED & CPR
Who is this course for?
- Individuals working in high-risk environments
- Individuals looking to apply or renew their SIA licence
- Individuals who want to be able to handle emergency first aid situations
Course content
This topic will cover the roles and responsibilities of a first aider that you need to carry out in order to minimise the risk of infection to yourself and to others while providing first aid. You will also learn when the casualty's consent is required and when it can be assumed.
You will learn how to conduct a scene survey, as well as, a primary survey of a casualty, and summon appropriate assistance based on the outcome of that survey.
In this topic, you will learn when and how to deliver CPR and place a casualty in the recovery position. You will also learn how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure.
You will learn how to identify when a casualty is experiencing mild or severe choking and how to deliver first aid to them.
You will learn to identify the severity of external bleeding and control it. You will also learn to recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock and administer first aid to them.
In this topic, you will learn how to administer first aid to a casualty with smalls cuts, grazes, bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds.
You will learn which information to ask for when gathering a casualty history and how to conduct a head to toe survey.
You will learn to recognise suspected fractures and dislocations, sprains and strains and to administer first aid (including the application of a support sling or an elevated sling) to a casualty who has sustained these injuries.
You will learn to recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who has sustained a head or spinal injury.
You will learn to recognise and administer first aid to a casualty who has a flailed chest or has sustained a penetrating chest injury.
You will learn to recognise the severity of burns and administer first aid to a casualty who has sustained burns involving dry or wet heat, electricity or chemicals.
You will learn how to administer first aid for eye injuries involving dust, chemicals and embedded objects.
You will learn to identify the routes that poison can take to enter the body, how to administer first aid to a casualty who is affected by sudden poisoning, and how to identify sources of information for treating those affected by sudden poisoning.
You will learn to identify and recognise common triggers for anaphylaxis, as well as, administering first aid to a casualty suffering from anaphylaxis.
You will learn how to recognise the signs of and administer first aid to a casualty suffering from heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, asthma attack and diabetic emergency.
I have attended many first aid courses over the past 15 years and I can say this one has been the best. The delivery was not only knowledgeable (both from a theoretical and practical perspectives) but also it was done in such agile way that it made the days go by incredibly quickly. The trainers kept our engagement at all times and are clearly passionate not only about the subject but about facilitating the learning process. Thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
After successfully finishing the course, you will obtain a nationally accepted First Aid at Work qualification. Certification specifics depend on the training provider; some issue their own accredited certificates, while others might provide an RQF-accredited qualification for an extra fee, which is usually only necessary for First Aid trainers. Please reach out to us for more details.
Your FAW Certificate is valid for 3 years from the date you completed your training.
It is highly unlikely that legal action will be taken against a First Aider given they follow best practices and have completed a legitimate First Aid qualification. However, you should check with your company's insurance providers whether they cover First Aiders' liability in their insurance policy.
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