Emergency First Aid at Work Course Devon - 1 Day EFAW Training

Our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed to equip learners with the practical knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively to a range of workplace emergencies.

Rather than relying on presentation-led teaching, our experienced instructors deliver engaging, hands-on training using realistic scenarios and practical exercises. This approach helps learners build confidence in assessing casualties, making decisions under pressure and providing immediate first aid until the emergency services arrive.

Whether you’re an employer looking to meet your workplace first aid responsibilities, an employee taking on the role of workplace Emergency First Aider, or an individual wanting to learn essential life-saving skills, our supportive learning environment ensures every delegate leaves feeling confident in their ability to respond.

Training is available as scheduled public courses at our Newton Abbot training centre or delivered on-site for businesses, schools, charities and organisations throughout Devon, Cornwall and the South West.

Emergency First Aid at Work Courses Near You

Our public courses are delivered from our Newton Abbot training centre, with learners regularly attending from:

• Exeter
• Plymouth
• Torbay
• Paignton
• Teignbridge
• Dartmoor
• Across Devon and the South West

We also provide on-site Emergency First Aid at Work training at workplaces throughout Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West.

Whether you’re searching for an Emergency First Aid at Work course in Devon, EFAW training near you, or a trusted provider for workplace first aid training, we offer flexible options for individuals, businesses and organisations.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Employees appointed as workplace Emergency First Aiders.
• Offices and administrative workplaces.
• Retail and hospitality businesses.
• Schools, colleges and nurseries.
• Charities and voluntary organisations.
• Sports clubs and community groups.
• Self-employed professionals.
• Anyone wishing to gain essential life-saving skills.

If your workplace presents higher-risk hazards, a higher level of first aid qualification may be more appropriate. We are happy to advise on the right course following your workplace first aid needs assessment.

Working in forestry or arboriculture? Explore our Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F) course.

What Qualification Will You Receive?

On successful completion you’ll receive a:

• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
• Nationally recognised qualification
• Regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
• Valid for 3 years
• Recognised throughout the UK
• Suitable for designated workplace Emergency First Aiders
• Meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

What Will You Learn?

Throughout this practical one-day course you’ll develop the knowledge and confidence to manage a range of workplace emergencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of the workplace first aider.
• Assessing emergency situations safely.
• Incident reporting and record keeping.

Managing an Unresponsive Casualty

• Primary Survey.
• Recovery Position.
• Monitoring an unconscious casualty.

CPR and AED

• Adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Managing cardiac arrest.

Choking Emergencies

• Recognising choking.
• Providing effective treatment for conscious casualties.

Bleeding and Shock

• Managing external bleeding.
• Recognising and treating shock.
• Applying appropriate dressings.

Minor Injuries

• Cuts and grazes.
• Burns and scalds.
• Basic first aid principles.

Emergency First Aid at Work Training for Businesses

We provide flexible Emergency First Aid at Work training for businesses, schools, charities and organisations throughout Devon and the South West.

Training is available:

• At our Newton Abbot training centre.
• At your workplace.
• Public scheduled courses.
• Private group bookings.

On-site delivery minimises disruption to your organisation while allowing practical scenarios to reflect your workplace, helping learners develop confidence in responding to the incidents they are most likely to encounter.

Why Choose Optimal First Aid?

Choosing the right training provider is about more than meeting legal requirements. It’s about ensuring your staff have the confidence to respond when someone genuinely needs help.

When you train with Optimal First Aid you’ll benefit from:

• Experienced instructors with extensive operational pre-hospital care backgrounds.
• Regulated Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) qualification.
• Practical, scenario-based training with minimal classroom lectures.
• Small, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• £115 per person with No VAT.
• On-site group training from £600.
• Flexible public course dates.
• Trusted by businesses, schools, charities and organisations across Devon and the South West.

Our aim isn’t simply to help organisations achieve compliance, it’s to develop confident workplace first aiders who are prepared to act when it matters most.