First Aid at Work

Who is this course for?

The First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification is the most comprehensive workplace certificate and is required in many environments. Suitable for:

• Appointed first aiders in manufacturing, construction, engineering, warehousing and other higher-risk settings
• Larger organisations requiring a more thorough level of first aid provision
• Workplaces where the HSE risk assessment specifies FAW
• Those seeking the most highly regarded workplace first aid qualification

What does the course cover?

The FAW course significantly expands on the EFAW, covering a much wider range of injuries and medical emergencies:

• Role and responsibilities of the workplace first aider
• Managing an unconscious casualty; CPR and AED
• Choking — adults
• Wounds, severe bleeding and shock
• Burns and scalds
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries — fractures, dislocations, sprains
• Head, neck and spinal injuries
• Chest injuries
• Eye injuries
• Sudden illness — heart attack, stroke, seizures, diabetes, asthma, anaphylaxis
• Poisoning
• First aid reporting and record keeping

Assessment

Continuous practical assessment across all three days plus an MCQ exam / questioning. Delegates must demonstrate competency in all required skills.

Accreditation

Accredited through FAIB. Regulated qualification through Highfield Qualifications also available.