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Course Description
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), recommends that first Aiders undertake annual refresher training to ensure their skills are up to date. Employers also have a legal duty to ensure their first aiders are kept up to date.
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Who Should Attend
This course is for learners who currently hold a valid & in date Emergency First Aid at Work course or an Emergency FAW Course.
If your EFAW / FAW course has expired, please do not book on this course.
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Minimum Age
The qualification is available to learners who are aged 14 and over. ​
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Course Validity
None Applicable.
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Course learner ratio
Maximum number of students per course - 12
Course Delivery
Currently we offer this as a 1 day classroom course only. We are working towards splitting this into e-learning and then a practical element at our HQ.
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If you have undertaken a EFAW / FAW course with Empower Training Group previously, you will receive a 15% discount on the Annual Refresher Course.
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Please keep your eyes peeled for our email when we get this up and running.
Course Content
This 1 day course builds on the knowledge you already have. We will cover the following subjects:
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​1. **Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED):**
- Performing CPR on adults, children, and infants
- Safe and effective use of an AED
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2. **Managing Unconscious Casualties:**
- Placing a casualty in the recovery position
- Handling seizures and managing unresponsive casualties
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3. **Respiratory Issues:**
- Dealing with choking (for adults, children, and infants)
- Recognizing and managing asthma attacks and hyperventilation
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4. **Wounds and Bleeding:**
- Controlling severe bleeding
- Managing minor wounds and bleeding
- Treating amputations and embedded objects
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5. **Shock Management:**
- Recognising and treating different types of shock (hypovolemic, anaphylactic, etc.)​
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6. **Head, Neck, and Spine Injuries:**
- Managing head injuries and concussions
- Treating suspected spinal injuries​
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7. **Medical Conditions:**
- Recognising and responding to heart attacks and angina
- Managing strokes
- Handling diabetic emergencies
- Dealing with seizures, including epilepsy
- Responding to anaphylactic shock and severe allergic reactions
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8. **Record Keeping and Reporting:**
- Maintaining accurate records of incidents
- Understanding the importance of reporting accidents and incidents in the workplace
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9. **Practical Scenarios and Simulations:**
- Engaging in practical exercises to apply learned skills
- Participating in scenario-based training to simulate real-life situations
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These topics ensure that participants are well-equipped to handle a broad spectrum of medical emergencies and can provide effective first aid in the workplace.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment Criteria
Continuous observation by the trainer.
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Assessment Grading
Not applicable for this course.
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