Course Content

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:

• Understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions
• Understand the importance of basic hygiene in first-aid procedures
• Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure
• Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock
• Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking
• Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries
• Duration: EFAW courses should contain at least six contact hours

Assessment

Trainers will use continuous assessment to evaluate candidates.

There is no final practical assessment.

I S Training Services are based in Leyland but covering the North West.