Emergency First Aid at Work eLearning
Flexible online professional development with structured learning, assessment and achievement records.
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Emergency First Aid at Work eLearning
Emergency First Aid at Work eLearning is a 4-hour e-learning course designed to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge required before attending practical Emergency First Aid at Work training.
The course covers the role and responsibilities of a first aider, workplace first aid arrangements, assessing an emergency, primary and secondary surveys, dealing with an unresponsive casualty, the recovery position, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), choking, wounds and bleeding, shock, seizures, burns, scalds and minor injuries. These topics reflect the areas covered within the supporting Emergency First Aid at Work eBook.
Learners will develop the knowledge needed to recognise common first aid emergencies and understand the appropriate actions to take until professional medical assistance is available.
Important: This online course does not provide the full Emergency First Aid at Work qualification by itself. It is intended as the online theory component of blended or in-house training. Learners seeking the full EFAW certificate must attend the required face-to-face practical training and successfully demonstrate the required first aid skills and competencies.
Understand the role and responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider.
Understand workplace first aid arrangements and the importance of accident and incident reporting.
Identify hazards and assess an emergency situation safely.
Carry out the principles of a primary and secondary casualty assessment.
Recognise an unresponsive casualty and understand how to maintain an open airway.
Explain when and how to place a casualty into the recovery position.
Recognise cardiac arrest and explain the principles of adult CPR.
Understand the purpose and safe use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Recognise and respond appropriately to a choking casualty.
Identify different types of wounds and understand how to control external bleeding.
Recognise the signs and symptoms of shock and understand appropriate first aid treatment.
Understand how to assist a casualty experiencing a seizure.
Understand the appropriate first aid treatment for minor burns and scalds.
Understand how to manage common minor workplace injuries.
Recognise when emergency medical assistance is required.
Understand the importance of infection prevention, personal safety and casualty care.