CIEH Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work

HSE Approved and QFQUAL Accredited

Course Overview

A new one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course was introduced by the Health and Safety Executive on 1st October 2009. This replaces the Appointed Persons course and addresses the need for a trained first aider in workplaces that are classed as lower risk - for example, offices and shops. EFAW is also suitable for organizations with fewer than 100 employees.

Who Should Attend

This qualification will benefit anyone who wishes to gain an accredited qualification in First Aid. It will provide candidates with a basic understanding of First Aid in the workplace.

Course Content

· This qualification introduces candidates to:

· The roles and responsibilities of a first aider

· The legal requirements for first aid provision

· The importance of accurate incident reporting

· First aid equipment and its safe use

· The need to minimise the risk of infection

· The importance of assessing the incident

· Undertaking a primary survey

· When and how to call for help

· Assessment methods :

· Theory assessment - an examination consisting of 15 multiple choice questions

· Practical assessment - candidates will be assessed on the following five elements:

· Recovery position

· Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

· Choking

· Bleeding

· Shock

Course Objectives

By the end of the course the candidate will have an understanding of and be able to manage the following:

· Roles and responsibilities of a first aider

· Assessment and management of first aid incidents

· Management of an unconscious casualty

· Management of a casualty who is not breathing normally

· Management of a casualty who is choking

· Management of a casualty who is bleeding

· Management of a casualty who is in shock

Course Duration

1 Day

Certification

CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

Vocational Qualification: ofqual accredited - QCF 500/7534/2