The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is the highest and most widely recognised workplace first aid qualification. It is designed for organisations where risk assessments identify the need for fully trained first aiders due to the nature, size, or risks of the workplace.
This comprehensive and in-depth course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond confidently to a wide range of workplace first aid incidents and medical emergencies.
Delivered in a friendly, supportive, and practical learning environment, the FAW course enables participants to manage serious injuries and illnesses while understanding their legal responsibilities as workplace first aiders.
The course also provides employers with assurance that their first aid provision meets current Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
Covers the duties of a workplace first aider, including legal responsibilities, incident reporting, and record keeping.
Teaches how to safely assess the scene, manage risks, and prioritise first aid actions.
Covers airway management, breathing checks, recovery position, and emergency response procedures.
Practical training in performing CPR and safely using an automated external defibrillator.
Recognising choking emergencies and delivering effective first aid treatment for adults.
Managing severe bleeding and treating shock to prevent further harm.
Identifying serious head and spinal injuries and providing appropriate first aid care.
Recognising fractures, sprains, and strains and applying correct first aid techniques.
Treatment of burns and scalds, including when to seek further medical assistance.
Managing common medical emergencies including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, stroke, and heart attacks.
The First Aid at Work (FAW) course is suitable for individuals who have been identified through workplace risk assessments as requiring comprehensive first aid training due to the nature, size, or risks of the organisation.
It is particularly appropriate for workplaces with higher risk environments or larger numbers of employees where full first aid provision is required.
For staff designated as workplace first aiders responsible for responding to emergencies.
For those overseeing staff safety and emergency response procedures.
Ideal for environments such as construction, manufacturing, warehouses, and industrial sites.
Suitable where multiple trained first aiders are required to meet HSE guidance.
For individuals supporting compliance with workplace health and safety responsibilities.
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