Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Emergency First Aid at Work Training prepares individuals to provide treatment in emergency situations when a person injures themselves or falls ill.

FAQs

Q. How do you become a Certified First Aider?

The process is very straightforward. Find a certified training provider and attend the relevant first aid course. If you pay attention to content and are participate, you will receive your first aid certificate shortly after.

Q. What does Emergency First Aid training consist of and what will I learn?

Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) is the most common type of training. It prepares you to respond in emergency situations by providing treatment. The training consists of important theory followed by practical work where you will use dummies and other equipment. Some of the things you will learn include how to control bleeding, treat burns and administer CPR. Book your Emergency First Aid At Work training and become a certified first aider within 1-day! There is no exam at the end of this course and all the instructors we work with are certified and cover material in accordance with published guidelines.

Q. Is the EFAW Course a legal requirement?

This all depends on where you work. Depending on your employer, Emergency First Aid at Work could be a legal requirement. Some factors which are part of this include the risk assessment and the size of the workforce.

Q. How is the Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) course assessed?

The Emergency First Aid at Work course is assessed during the class and does not have an exam at the end. As long as you follow what is being taught and are able to demonstrate what you have learnt, you pass on the same day!

Q. Is it possible to do distance learning/e-learning for First Aid?

Unfortunately this not possible as government legislation states that First Aid Training can only be delivered in person.

Q. How long does the Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course take?

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) only takes 1-day or a minimum of 6 hours.

Q. What are the different types of First Aid Training?

The three most popular first aid training courses are Emergency First Aid At Work (1-day), First Aid At Work (3-days) and Paediatric First Aid (2-days). What training you choose depends on the environment that you work in and who you work with. For example, if you work in a high risk environment, like a construction site, you will require the 3-day First Aid At Work training. In the same way, if you work with children, you will need the paediatric first aid. It is best to speak with your employer to identify the kind of training required before you book.