About this course

Completing this course qualifies you to be an appointed first aider in the workplace. It meets HSE workplace first aid requirements and aligns with the UK Resuscitation Council 2021 guidelines. The SIA accepts this training certificate for those seeking employment in the door supervision and security guard sectors. All our first aid courses fully comply with the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as required by the HSE. Our Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.

This course requires a minimum of 6 contact hours, conducted over at least 1 day, and the certificate is valid for 3 years. To renew, you need to attend another EFAW 6-hour course. This qualification is recognised in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, as well as in many other countries.

The HSE strongly recommends that all first aiders complete an annual first aid refresher course, and our online course meets this requirement. Also, be advised that the classroom course has a minimum age requirement of 16. The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a Certificate.

Curriculum

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
• 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident
• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin (including the use of an AED device)
• 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
• 4.1 Identify when choking is: – mild-severe
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
• 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
• 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: – small cuts – grazes – bruises – small splinters
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds