First Aid at Work (FAW)
The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
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The course
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First Aid at Work e-learning course gives learners the opportunity to undertake online first-aid training and go on to achieve the level 3 award in first aid at work (RQF)
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This e-learning course can replace 1 day of the 3-day first aid at work (RQF) course that are run through recognised Qualifications centres. This e-learning also covers other practical areas of the course, such as CPR, so is great for reinforcing competency and refresher training.
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Areas covered
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Understanding the role and responsibilities of a first aider
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Assessing an incident
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Managing an unresponsive casualty
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Recognising and assisting a choking casualty
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Managing a casualty – external bleeding and shock
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Managing a casualty – minor injury
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Conducting a secondary survey
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Administering first aid to a casualty with injuries to their bones
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Administering first aid to a casualty with head and spinal injuries
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Administering first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
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Administering first aid to a casualty with burns or eye injuries
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Administering first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning or anaphylaxis
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Administering first aid to a casualty with a major illness
Who is it aimed at? - The course is ideal for any employee or manager who wishes to become a first aider in the workplace.
Prerequisites - No prior knowledge needed
Typical Duration - 4 - 5 hours
How It Works - Our e-learning is available to use on multiple platforms such as tablets, PCs and laptops. All you need is an internet connection. Learners simply log on to the Learner Management System (LMS) and work their way through the course, along with the scenarios that provide them with real-life context.
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Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
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Certification - Learners will receive a e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.
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Students then contact Debra Jones at BUFF, and she will arrange a place on one of our 2-day practical courses. Students on the day attend with a copy of the e-certificate and picture id.
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Learners are assessed at the end of the course by multiple-choice questions.
Students will then receive an e-certificate by email which usually only takes 24 to 48 hours.
FAW requalification course is the same as the FAW course but Students need a valid First Aid at Work certificate which has not expired longer than 30 day. If eligible students only attend for 1 day for the practical sessions.
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