Emergency First Aid at Work

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is one day of training suitable for members of small to medium sized, low hazard workplaces, like offices. Or for individuals looking for a 1 day first aid course which will cover all of the essential life saving first aid techniques, including CPR and AED. This course can be used to renew your CPR certification.

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

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 current 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

CIMSPA Endorsed CPD

React First is a CIMSPA Training Provider Partner and the Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work course CIMSPA Endorsed CPD. CIMSPA member can register 3 endorsed CPD points.  If you are attending an Outdoor First Aid course or a Pitch-side Sports First Aid course you can order and additional Emergency First Aid at Work certificate for an admin fee of £30.

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. Holers 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

The next courses with public places
May - Wed 21 09:00-16:00	Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
June - Mon 2 09:30-16:30	The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
June - Sat 21 09:30-16:30	City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
June - Fri 27 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
July - Mon 14 09:30-16:30	The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
July - Fri 25 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
August - Sat 2 09:30-16:30	City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
August - Fri 22 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
September - Fri 12 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
September - Sat 27 09:30-16:30	City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
October - Fri 3 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
October - Sat 18 09:30-16:30	City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
November - Fri 28 09:30-16:30	Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ. (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT
November - Sat 29 09:30-16:30	City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA (venue details)	£120.00 +VAT

The next courses with public places (more courses)
May - Wed 21 09:00-16:00	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Tachbrook Community Centre, Pimlico, SW1V 3RL
June - Mon 2 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH
June - Sat 21 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA
June - Fri 27 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
July - Mon 14 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: The Creighton Centre, London, SW6 7PH
July - Fri 25 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
August - Sat 2 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA
August - Fri 22 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
September - Fri 12 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
September - Sat 27 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA
October - Fri 3 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
October - Sat 18 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA
November - Fri 28 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: Hugh Cubitt Centre, 48 Collier St, London N1 9QZ.
November - Sat 29 09:30-16:30	£120.00 +VAT
Venue: City Athletic Victoria, 20 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5BA