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Emergency First Aid at Work

CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work

The CIEH Level 2 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is suitable for lower-risk work environments such as offices, shops and restaurants.

Overview:
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 an incident
Undertaking a primary survey
When and how to call for help.

Outline Programme:
The EFAW training and assessment will cover the following topics:

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 has a bleeding injury
Management of a casualty who is in shock
Treatment of minor injuries

Qualification Information:
Designed for: First aiders in lower-risk work environments
Course duration: One-day programme
Assessment method: Practical assessment plus an examination consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions
Ofqual accredited: Yes
Pre equisite: None

The HSE strongly recommends that all first-aiders undertake an annual refresher course, and candidates must re-qualify every three years.