First Aid At Work

React First offers First Aid at Work & Emergency First Aid at Work courses through our awarding body, Immediate Temporary Care (HSE Registered 1670/96) and other accredited qualifications though the QCA awarding body ITC First Aid Ltd (OFQUAL Regulated). Emergency First aid at Work (EFAW) - 1 day  (new course!) First Aid at Work (FAW) - 3 days (replaces the 4 day course) First Aid at Work Requalification - 2 days Annual Refresher - 1/2 day Basic First Aid for Appointed Person - 1 day  Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training - 1/2 day You can contact us to organise inhouse training for your own group or you can attend one of our open first aid at work courses in London. Our experienced trainers come from a variety of working backgrounds and all have an active professional and personal interest in first aid training.  We are constantly updating our methods and materials keeping abreast of current best practice from around the world and following Health and Safety approved code of practice guidelines.

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First Aid at Work Updates Why a new 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work course was introduced by the HSE New guidance on requalification and refresher courses Updates to First Aid at Work Risk Categorisation

	Course - Emergency first Aid at Work (EFAW) - 1 day also suitable for Appointed Persons Emergency First Aid at Work is a new course introduced by the Health and Safety Executive in October 2009.  It is a one day course suitable for individuals who have previously attended a Basic First Aid for Appointed Persons course or for members of small to medium sized, low hazard workplaces, like offices, who previously attended the 4 day First Aid at Work course. No previous first aid experience is required to attend this course. Certificates are valid for 3 years. Course Content Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Breathing Problems - choking Circulation Problems – controlling external bleeding and treatment for shock Minor Injuries - small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters  Safe best practice - minimise the risk if infection Record keeping – recording accidents, RIDDOR, First Aid kits, disposing safely of clinical waste Awareness of current regulations "Just a quick message to say a BIG thanks for a very good and thorough First Aid course. I thought it was top class. You have a very good training style and I and learnt so much. I will certainly be promoting your company/training to other depts and services." Mark Gadsden, Youth Development Worker London Borough of Havering More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >>

	Course - First Aid at Work (FAW) - 3 days This 3 day First Aid at Work course replaces the old 4 day First Aid at Work course. It is suitable for higher hazard workplaces such as construction sites and factories or workplaces with more than 50 employees. End of course candidate review is conducted by independent, external assessors through written, practical and oral assessment. Certificates are valid for three years. Course Content Safe best practice - minimise the risk if infection Record keeping – recording accidents, RIDDOR, First Aid kits, disposing safely of clinical waste Awareness of current regulations Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Breathing Problems - choking Circulation Problems – controlling external bleeding and treatment for shock Minor Injuries - small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters  Major Injuries - injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries, chest injuries Major burns and scalds Eye injuries - including how to irrigate an eye Sudden poisoning and anaphylactic shock Soft tissue injuries "It soon became clear that the course had been very well thought through and was extremely meaningful to our heavy industry. The instructor took the time to find out about the machinery and hazards around the site and presented the course and training in context with possible incidents that could occur in our working environment. I have no hesitation in recommending React First to anyone in the construction industry and having attended the course myself found it most useful and relevant." Andrew Shaw, Director KKB Group More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >>

	Course - First Aid at Work Requalification - 2 days The two day first aid at work requalification course allows first aid at work qualified staff to re-validate their certificate for a further 3 years.  Attendees must have a valid (not out of date by more than 28 days) first aid at work certificate.  End of course candidate review is conducted by independent, external assessors through written, practical and oral assessment. Course Content Safe best practice - minimise the risk if infection Record keeping – recording accidents, RIDDOR, First Aid kits, disposing safely of clinical waste Awareness of current regulations Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents and assessing casualties Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Breathing Problems - choking Circulation Problems – controlling external bleeding and treatment for shock  Fractures Burns and scalds Common illnesses "I have had so many comments from the staff about the day; how enjoyable it was, how much they learnt and how useful it was. The repetative element, building up of the skills gradually, has really stuck in people's minds, particularly the 'STOP. ASSESS' (combined with the hands out!) It was also lovely to be spoken to as intelligent adults; so many trainers pitch this wrongly. Thanks again for an enjoyable and informative day." Lucy Pike Ravenscourt Park Prep School More testimonials >> Book a place >> Ask about organising a course for your group >>

	Course - Half Day Annual Refresher The current HSE guidelines now "stongly recommend" that First Aiders in the workplace attend a half day update every twelve months before taking a requalification course after 3 years. This half day annual refresher course is suitable for staff who have previously passed with a First Aid at Work or an Emergency First Aid at Work course. Skills fade dramatically over a three year period and this course helps keep first aiders skills and confidence up during this time. It is a great idea and always well received by staff. Course Content Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents and assessing casualties Safe Airway Position Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Choking Bleeding and Shock Ask about organising a course for your group >>