Emergency First Aid at Work Course Devon
Practical one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training delivered at your workplace.
Suitable for lower-risk working environments, the course gives your staff the skills and confidence to provide effective first aid until professional help arrives while supporting compliance with HSE workplace first aid guidance
Emergency First Aid at Work Course
Our face-to-face Emergency First Aid at Work course provides staff with the practical skills and confidence to respond effectively when someone becomes injured or suddenly unwell at work.
- Format: Interactive, practical training delivered at your workplace by experienced emergency care instructors.
- Duration: One full day, normally from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
- Suitable for: Lower-risk workplaces identified through your organisation’s first-aid needs assessment.
- Compliance: Delivered in accordance with HSE guidance and supports your duties under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
- Certification: Optimal First Aid certification as standard, with an optional Ofqual-regulated Qualsafe Awards qualification available.
Both certificate options follow HSE guidance. Most employers can use an Optimal First Aid certificate, although some organisations, insurers or regulators may require an Ofqual-regulated Qualsafe qualification.
The course teaches staff how to assess an incident, manage an unresponsive casualty, perform CPR, use an AED and provide immediate treatment for common workplace emergencies until professional help arrives.
What Is Emergency First Aid at Work?
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a nationally recognised training standard for people who may need to provide immediate first aid in the workplace.
This practical one-day course develops the skills and confidence to respond to common workplace emergencies. The certificate is valid for three years and is suitable where this level of training has been identified through an employer’s first aid needs assessment.
Who Should Attend the Emergency First Aid at Work course?
The course is suitable for:
- Employees appointed as workplace Emergency First Aiders
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders
- Offices, retail, hospitality and other lower-risk workplaces
- Charities, voluntary organisations and community groups
- Employers arranging first aid training for their staff
Higher-risk workplaces may require the more comprehensive three-day First Aid at Work qualification.
Benefits of Completing Emergency First Aid at Work Training
Increased Confidence
Practical training helps learners develop the confidence to recognise an emergency, make decisions and provide immediate first aid.
Improved Workplace Safety
Having trained first aiders available means illness and injury can be managed quickly and effectively until further medical help arrives.
Supporting Workplace Responsibilities
The qualification supports employers in meeting their workplace first aid responsibilities when Emergency First Aid at Work has been identified through a first aid needs assessment.
Why Choose In-House Emergency First Aid at Work Training?
In-house training allows your staff to complete their qualification together at your workplace on an agreed date. Although the regulated course syllabus remains the same, practical exercises and discussions can reflect your working environment and its likely emergencies.
Benefits include:
- Lower training costs for larger groups
- Reduced staff travel and disruption
- Training up to 12 employees together
- A course date arranged around your organisation
- Practical scenarios relevant to your workplace
- Consistent knowledge and procedures across your team
- Greater interaction between colleagues
- Training delivered at your own premises
In-house courses start from £675 with no VAT.
What Will You Learn on the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
This practical one-day course develops the skills and confidence to manage workplace first aid incidents, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies.
Learners take part in hands-on exercises covering casualty assessment, CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, shock and the management of an unresponsive casualty. Practical training helps learners prepare to respond confidently when faced with a genuine workplace emergency.
Emergency First Aid at Work Course Syllabus
The course covers:
- Roles and responsibilities of a workplace first aider
- Assessing an emergency and completing a primary survey
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- Recovery position and ongoing casualty monitoring
- Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Recognising and treating choking
- Managing wounds, bleeding and shock
- Treating minor injuries, including cuts, grazes, burns and scalds
Not sure whether your workplace needs the one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course or the three-day First Aid at Work qualification? The appropriate course should be determined through your workplace first aid needs assessment.
Why Choose Optimal First Aid?
Optimal First Aid delivers practical, regulated first aid training for individuals and organisations across Devon and the wider South West.
Our instructors have operational pre-hospital care backgrounds and use hands-on exercises and realistic scenarios throughout the course. This helps learners develop the confidence to recognise an emergency, make decisions and provide effective first aid.
Public courses are held at our Newton Abbot training centre, while private courses can be delivered at your workplace. All training, assessment, qualification registration and certification are included in the advertised price, with no VAT added.
Our focus is simple: developing workplace first aiders who are confident and prepared to act when somebody genuinely needs their help.
Complete Workplace Safety Training
We also deliver Fire Safety Awareness, Fire Warden and Fire Marshal and Manual Handling Awareness training at workplaces across Devon, Cornwall and the South West.
FAQ
What is Emergency First Aid at Work?
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day HSE-compliant first aid course designed for individuals working in low-risk environments.
How long is the EFAW qualification valid for?
The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is valid for three years from the date of completion.
Is Emergency First Aid at Work HSE-compliant?
Yes. The course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
Who needs Emergency First Aid at Work training?
Employers should conduct a first aid needs assessment to determine their requirements. EFAW is commonly suitable for low-risk workplaces and small organisations.
Can businesses arrange on-site Emergency First Aid at Work training?
Yes. We provide on-site EFAW training for businesses and organisations throughout Devon and the South West.
What is the difference between Optimal First Aid certification and an Ofqual-regulated qualification?
Both options include the same one-day Emergency First Aid at Work training and practical assessment delivered in accordance with HSE guidance. With Optimal First Aid certification, successful learners receive a certificate issued directly by us. Alternatively, learners can receive an Ofqual-regulated qualification awarded through Qualsafe Awards. Most employers can use either option, although some organisations, insurers, contractors or industry regulators may prefer or require an Ofqual-regulated qualification. If you are unsure, we can help you choose the appropriate option.
I'm looking for an Emergency First Aid at Work course near me. Why choose Optimal First Aid?
Many learners choose Optimal First Aid because of our practical teaching approach, experienced instructors, flexible course dates, and competitive pricing.
How is the EFAW course assessed?
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes practical observation and continuous assessment of first aid skills.
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