Emergency First Aid at Work

Course Overview:

The SIA-approved Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed to provide participants with essential first aid skills and knowledge. This course meets the standards set by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) and is tailored to the needs of security personnel. Participants will learn how to respond effectively to a variety of emergency situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of themselves and others in the workplace.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider.
• Learn how to assess an incident and manage an emergency situation.
• Gain skills to provide appropriate first aid treatment for a range of injuries and illnesses.
• Develop the confidence to respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively.

Course Content:

1. Introduction to First Aid:

   • The role of the first aider
   • Legal responsibilities and considerations
   • Importance of preventing cross-infection
   • Recording incidents and actions

2. Assessing an Incident:

   • Conducting a scene survey
   • Performing a primary survey (DRABC – Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation)
   • Assessing the casualty and prioritizing treatment

3. Unresponsive Casualty:

   • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is breathing
   • Recovery position and monitoring
   • Managing an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing
   • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

4. Recognizing and Assisting with Choking:

   • Identifying partial and complete airway obstruction
   • Providing appropriate first aid for a choking casualty

5. Wounds and Bleeding:

   • Types of wounds and bleeding
   • Controlling severe external bleeding
   • Treatment for minor cuts, grazes, and bruises

6. Managing Shock:

   • Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock
   • Providing first aid treatment for shock

7. Minor Injuries:

   • First aid for minor burns and scalds
   • Treatment for small splinters
   • Managing other minor injuries

8. Other Common Workplace Injuries and Conditions:

   • First aid for injuries such as sprains, strains, and fractures
   • Recognizing and treating conditions like heart attacks, strokes, and asthma attacks

Course Duration:

• The course typically spans over 1 day, including both theoretical and practical training sessions.

Assessment and Certification:

• Candidates will be assessed through practical demonstrations and a multiple-choice exam.
• Upon successful completion, participants will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, which is valid for three years.

Target Audience:

• This course is ideal for security personnel, employees, and individuals who need to be trained and certified in emergency first aid to meet workplace safety requirements.

Prerequisites:

• Participants must be at least 16 years old.
• Proficiency in English is essential for understanding the course material and assessments