Emergency First Aid at Work + Life-Threatening Bleeding
Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured in the workplace or public settings. Knowing how to provide effective first aid can make the difference between life and death. This Emergency First Aid at Work + Life-Threatening Bleeding course is designed for those working in environments where there is a greater risk of severe injury, including construction, manufacturing, transport, events, and security.
The course includes all core content required for the HSE-recognised Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification, while also delivering specialist training on how to manage life threatening bleeding using modern bleeding control kits and techniques.
This training provides staff with the confidence to act quickly and correctly in a first aid emergency, whether they’re dealing with a minor injury or a critical incident involving severe blood loss.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a workplace first aider.
- Conduct a scene assessment and perform a primary survey.
- Manage an unresponsive casualty, including the use of the recovery position.
- Perform adult CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) effectively.
- Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently.
- Recognise and treat choking in an adult casualty.
- Provide first aid for external bleeding, minor wounds, and shock.
- Identify and respond to life-threatening bleeding, including the use of haemostatic dressings and tourniquets.
- Understand how and when to apply direct pressure, pack a wound, or use a tourniquet safely.
- Recognise the signs of hypovolaemic shock and take appropriate action.
- Communicate clearly with emergency services and complete accurate incident reports.
- Apply safe and hygienic practices during all first aid procedures.
Certification
Successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised certificate in Emergency First Aid at Work + Life-Threatening Bleeding. This qualification is valid for three years and meets HSE first aid training requirements, with enhanced recognition for bleeding control knowledge.
