Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) | Central London
- Course Name: 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
- Qualification: Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work. RQF number 603/2343/7
- Certification: Valid for 3 years
- Location: Multiple Central London Venues (Zones 1 & 2)
- Price: £120+vat per person
This Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course provides a nationally recognised qualification that is fully compliant with HSE Health & Safety (First Aid) 1981 Regulations. As a leading provider of first aid training in London, our 1 day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course covers the essential lifesaving skills expected from a workplace first aid qualification, including CPR and AED (defibrillator) training. The course also provides relevant workplace context, practical scenarios and decision-making skills to help participants confidently respond to incidents and provide effective first aid when it matters. Whether you are a nominated workplace emergency first aider or looking to renew your CPR certificate, this fully regulated and assessed training meets all statutory requirements.
No previous first aid experience is required to attend. Certificates are RQF Level 3 and are valid for 3 years.
Course Timings
- Weekday courses 09:30 - 16:30 or 09:00 - 16:00 depending on the venue
- Saturday courses 10:30 - 17:30
The HSE requires this training and assessment to be at least 6 contact hours (not including breaks), our course timings include a total of 1 hour of breaks spread throughout the day.
Course Content
Our Central London first aid courses are delivered by expert trainers at easy-to-reach venues including Victoria, Kings Cross, Borough, and Fulham.
The Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work courses cover the syllabus required by the HSE, including CPR and the safe use of an AED. Adult Basic Life Support techniques are taught to the UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
- Vital Signs – breathing, level of consciousness, temperature, colour.
- Incident Management – a systematic approach to managing first aid incidents safely, promptly and effectively.
- Airway Management – causes and treatment of unconscious collapse.
- Seizures
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Breathing Problems - administering first aid to a casualty who is 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 of infection and prevent cross infection.
- Record keeping – the need for recording incidents and actions, RIDDOR, First Aid kits and use of available equipment.
- Awareness of current regulations
HSE Reference Documents - First Aid at Work
The following two documents details the Health and Safety Executive's guidelines on the provision of first aid in the workplace and selecting a first aid training provider. React First is a centre approved by an Awarding Organisaiton to deliver first aid qualifications. The Emergency First at Work and First Aid at Work qualifications that we provide meet the syllabus content and training time requirements of the HSE detailed in these publications.
GEIS3 - Selecting a first aid training provider
L74 - First Aid at Work - Guidance on Regulations
Qualification Details
Candidates who successfully complete this workplace first aid course will receive an 'ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work' certificate. The first aid certificate is valid for 3 years. Holders of this certificate can act as Emergency First Aiders in the Workplace with respect to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) regulations 1981.
There are no written exam papers, the course assessment is 100% practical. You must take a full and active part in practising all of the procedures and protocols taught as this provides the trainer with the necessary continual assessment opportunities.
This Level 3 qualification is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), qualification number 603/2343/7. The qualification is supported by the sector skills council; Skills for Health and is externally regulated by Ofqual.
Booking a Course
We can run in-house Emergency First Aid at Work training at your venue for groups of up to 12 per instructor. You simply need a room large enough to not only seat everyone but also to allow them to lie on the floor and be rolled around without bumping into furniture or each other. Ask about organising a course for your group >>
We run a programme of Emergency First Aid at Work courses for individuals to attend in Central London. Dates and locations of these courses are on our course calendar. View public Emergency First Aid at Work course dates >>
Happy Customers
"Please thank Charlie for me - he did a fantastic job training our candidates. There were some challenging candidates and I know that everything was done to accommodate them. We had fantastic feedback from everybody. We will review our first aid training needs and will look forward to booking further training in a couple of months."
Catherine Delaney, Director, Team Sales
"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
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Courses in Central London
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| August - Tues 4 08:30-15:30 |
The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| August - Fri 21 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| September - Fri 11 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| September - Mon 21 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| September - Sat 26 09:30-16:30 |
City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| October - Thurs 8 08:30-15:30 |
The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| October - Mon 19 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| November - Mon 9 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| November - Fri 20 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| November - Sat 28 09:30-16:30 |
City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| December - Wed 2 08:30-15:30 |
The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| January - Fri 8 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| January - Mon 18 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| February - Mon 8 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| February - Fri 26 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| March - Mon 8 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| March - Fri 19 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| April - Mon 19 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| April - Fri 30 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| May - Mon 10 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| June - Mon 7 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| June - Fri 25 09:30-16:30 |
Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| July - Mon 12 09:30-16:30 |
The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details) |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| August - Tues 4 08:30-15:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL | ||
| August - Fri 21 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| September - Fri 11 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| September - Mon 21 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| September - Sat 26 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA | ||
| October - Thurs 8 08:30-15:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL | ||
| October - Mon 19 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| November - Mon 9 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| November - Fri 20 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| November - Sat 28 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA | ||
| December - Wed 2 08:30-15:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Font - Borough, Bankside, Southwark, SE1 9BL | ||
| January - Fri 8 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| January - Mon 18 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| February - Mon 8 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| February - Fri 26 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| March - Mon 8 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| March - Fri 19 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| April - Mon 19 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| April - Fri 30 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| May - Mon 10 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| June - Mon 7 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
| June - Fri 25 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. | ||
| July - Mon 12 09:30-16:30 |
£120.00 +VAT |
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| Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH | ||
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At React First, our focus is providing high-quality, practical first aid training giving people the skills and confidence to respond when it matters. After 6 years as a CIMSPA Education Partner, we have decided not to renew our CIMSPA partnership and endorsements. Instead, we plan to expand our links across the sport and fitness sectors while continuing to develop our specialist training.
