Emergency First Aid at Work
Get First Aid Confident in Just One Day – Fully Accredited EFAW Course
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Training – HSE Compliant 1-Day Course
Looking for an Emergency First Aid at Work course that’s practical, accredited, and HSE compliant? Our 1-day EFAW training is ideal for individuals and businesses needing workplace first aid certification in line with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines.
Whether you’re an employer, team leader, self-employed professional or just want the confidence to help in an emergency – this first aid at work course equips you with life-saving skills that could make all the difference.
What is the Emergency First Aid at Work Course?
The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a recognised qualification designed to help you respond to the most common workplace emergencies. This course is suitable for low-risk environments or as a complement to your wider safety strategy in higher-risk industries.
For those needing more comprehensive training, we also offer a 3-Day First Aid at Work course. This in-depth training covers everything from basic first aid to advanced medical emergencies in the workplace.
Who Should Attend Our EFAW Training?
Suitable for:
Workplace first aiders
Construction and site teams
Event staff and security
Teachers, retail, and hospitality staff
Self-employed professionals
Anyone needing a recognised workplace first aid qualification
What the EFAW Course Covers
Learn to handle real-life first aid incidents with confidence. This hands-on course includes:
Course Content:
Primary survey and casualty assessment
CPR and safe use of a defibrillator (AED)
Managing an unconscious casualty
Choking and airway issues
Wound care, bleeding and shock
Burns, minor injuries, and seizures
Reporting incidents and understanding your responsibilities
Emergency First Aid Certification & Compliance
After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a Emergency First Aid at Work certificate – valid for 3 years. This meets all legal obligations under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and follows HSE guidelines.
Course Duration and Locations
Duration:
1 full day (typically 6–7 hours)
Locations:
We offer public EFAW courses in:
Newton Abbot
Truro
Plymouth
Exeter
And throughout Devon and Cornwall
Group bookings and onsite training are available across the Southwest and UK.
Upcoming Emergency First Aid at Work Courses
We regularly run accredited Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training across Devon and Cornwall. Below are our upcoming course dates – book early to secure your space.
28th May 2025 -The Courtenay Centre – Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QA
Why Choose Optimal First Aid?
At Optimal First Aid, our instructors bring real-world experience from the Armed Forces and high-pressure environments. That means you get:
What Makes Us Different:
Scenario-based, interactive training
Confidence-building, not just box-ticking
Flexible delivery options
Courses tailored to your workplace
Trusted by teams across security, trades, and outdoor industries
Book Your Emergency First Aid at Work Course Today
Whether you’re booking for yourself or your team, our Emergency First Aid at Work training gives you the skills to make a difference when it counts.
Contact us now to reserve your space or book an on-site course tailored to your business.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form or alternatively call us using the number below.
Mobile: 07762 082310
We are able to deliver this bespoke Emergency First Aid at Work Course at a venue of your choice for groups of 6 or more learners. Our trainers operate on a ratio of 1:12.
For workplaces that fall into a lower risk category the Emergency First Aid at Work course is more suitable for staff required to be emergency first aiders or to support a designated first aider trained via the First Aid at Work course. This first aid training course will provide the knowledge and confidence to administer emergency first aid.
The 1-day first aid course is designed for anyone looking to be a qualified emergency first aider and is designed to give delegates the necessary competence and confidence to deal with a range of illnesses and injuries in the workplace.
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. This includes appointing a suitable amount of first aiders and providing appropriate first aid training.
Our Emergency first aid at work course:
- meets the Health and Safety Executives requirements for first aid in the workplace.
- is suitable for first aiders who require their initial EFAW certificate as well as those refreshing their qualification.
- is widely recognised certification for first aid.
This Emergency First Aid at Work training course includes emergency first aid treatment in the event of cardiac arrest, how to effectively deliver CPR and AED with other basic life support such as managing and unresponsive casualty and dealing with airway obstructions such as choking.
- Roles and responsibilities
- Assessing an incident
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR & Defibrillation (AED)
- Recovery position
- Choking
- Seizures
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries (cuts, minor burns & scalds)
Our first aid training follows current guidelines published from the UK Resuscitation Council.
Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
This First Aid course is certified by Optimal First Aid and the first aid certificate complies with the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Certificates are valid for three years.
More information about our certification can be found by reading our Quality Assurance page.
If you are unsure about how many first aiders, you need within your workplace more information can be found on the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 website or by contacting us.
The Emergency First Aid at Work course is a short course that must be attended for the full 6 hours of face-to-face training. We are, however, able to offer the 3-day First Aid at Work in a ‘blended learning’ format by completing 1-day of online e-learning to leave only 2-days’ worth of face-to-face training rather than 3.
Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) 1-day courses are regulated practical courses that meet the First Aider requirements of all workplaces with less than 50 employees and satisfies the HSE’s requirements for workplace first aid training in the UK.
Certain techniques, such as providing CPR, are taught using practical demonstrations in a face-to-face first aid course, so it is best to wear loose fitting clothes, trousers (not skirts or dresses) and flat shoes.
Contact Us
If you have any enquiries, questions, or comments please contact us using the form or alternatively call us using the number below.
Mobile: 07462 795456
