Emergency First Aid at Work + Life-Threatening Bleeding
The Emergency First Aid at Work with Life-Threatening Bleeding course equips learners with the skills and confidence to respond effectively to serious injuries and medical emergencies. Each year, thousands of people suffer severe injuries in workplaces and public settings. Therefore, knowing how to deliver immediate first aid can make a critical difference and, in some cases, save a life.
This Emergency First Aid at Work with Life-Threatening Bleeding course is designed for staff working in all environments, including construction, manufacturing, transport, events, and security. It provides essential training for situations where the risk of severe injury or catastrophic bleeding is higher.
The course includes all core content required for the HSE-recognised Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification. It is delivered in line with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the Approved Code of Practice L74 for qualifying workplace first aiders. As a result, employers can meet their legal responsibilities while ensuring staff receive recognised and compliant first aid training.
In addition, the course provides specialist training in the management of life-threatening bleeding. Learners gain practical experience using modern bleeding control kits, including tourniquets and haemostatic dressings, alongside current best-practice techniques.
Training focuses on rapid assessment, decisive action, and personal safety. Therefore, learners build the confidence to respond correctly to both minor injuries and critical incidents involving severe blood loss, providing effective first aid until emergency services arrive.
Overall, this Emergency First Aid at Work with Life-Threatening Bleeding course strengthens workplace safety and ensures staff are prepared to act quickly and confidently when every second counts.
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.
Related Courses
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge further, you might also be interested in our First Aid at Work qualification, which can also be delivered using our blended learning approach.
We can also tailor this course to include you industry specific related injuries.
Course Location & Service Areas
We deliver in-house training at your workplace or chosen venue, tailored to your needs and schedule. This flexible approach removes the need to send staff off-site for essential learning.
Our experienced trainers deliver courses across Manchester and Greater Manchester, supporting organisations throughout the North West.
We also provide on-site training throughout England, covering major cities, towns, and regions nationwide, including North England, South England, London, and Surrey.
Wherever and however the training is delivered, all sessions are led by experienced Prima Cura Training instructors and meet the same high standards.
