Emergency First Aid at Work – FAA Level 3 Award

Course Description

This course is designed for people who want to receive training in emergency first aid. It is especially suited for nominated first aiders in smaller, low-risk working environments, such as small offices.

The course covers first aid protocols for adult casualties only (although there is a brief introduction to CPR on infants and youngsters).

To book training email: info@oxenwood.org.uk

Topics Covered:

This course provides basic lifesaving first aid skills and knowledge of workplace health and safety regulations, including:

• Adult resuscitation (CPR)
• Burns and scalds
• Choking adult
• Communication and casualty care
• Defibrillator prompts and how to respond (theory-based)
• Defibrillator pad placement (theory-based)
• Minor and severe bleeding
• Role of the first aider (including knowledge of health and safety regulations)
• Seizures
• Shock
• Unresponsive adult

Assessment     

Continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments.

Certification 

Successful candidates receive a NUCO EFAW certificate, valid for three years.