First aid training Norfolk workplaces need to consider First Aid Training for their employers as part of their legal requirements.
Business in Norfolk are broad and varied and include a range of sectors, including energy, engineering, and advanced manufacturing as such there are a two main types of course to consider.
Either the FAW 3-day or the 1-day EFAW.
Can be delivered via a blended route reducing the face-to-face training from 3 days to 2. The First Aid at Work course has many different names such as HSE 3-day course, or FAW.
The FAW course is for High-risk venues and includes training on workplace illness and medical conditions.
This can be complemented by training in catastrophic haemorrhage and training in how to stop the bleeding if needed.
For details on what is covered on the 3-day course we have included in the list below in addition to CPR and defibrillation, recovery position, and heart attack.
Theory:
- The role and responsibilities
- Stroke
- Choking
Medical Conditions such as:
- Epilepsy
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis Shock
- Workplaces injuries such as:
- Spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Wounds and bleeding
- Fractures
- Sprains, strains and dislocations
- Minor injuries Burns
- Poisoning
- Eye injuries.
For Low-Risk places you may be interested in the 1-day EFAW.
The 1-day EFAW course can be delivered at your venue anywhere in Norfolk. What is covered on the EFAW course is detailed below.
Theory: The roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aider Assessing an incident
Practical Training:
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- CPR and defibrillation
- Recovery Position
- Choking
- Seizures, Shock
- Wounds and bleeding
- Minor injuries
- Cuts, grazes and bruises
- Minor burns and scalds.
