Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

This one-day course equips learners with the essential first aid skills needed to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations. Meeting the legal requirements set by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (and 1982 in Northern Ireland), this course is ideal for low-risk environments or where a first aid risk assessment identifies the need for an emergency first aider.

All Polymath workshops are designed to be engaging, practical, and tailored specifically for adults and children’s social care. Our trainers bring both real-world care experience and teaching expertise to ensure meaningful, relevant learning every time.

Who Is This Course for?

This course is ideal for anyone working in adult or children’s social care, including:

  • Care professionals
  • Domiciliary care workers
  • Residential care staff
  • Nursing and LD care home staff
  • Nursery and school staff
  • First aid responsibilities and reporting
  • How to assess an emergency situation
  • Dealing with unresponsive casualties
  • Resuscitation and AED awareness
  • Managing bleeding, burns, and choking
  • Treating minor injuries and shock
  • Understanding epilepsy and its response
  • Basic hygiene and infection control in first aid

Ready to Book?

Get in touch today to arrange training for your team or to find out more about this course.