Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Next course Saturday 20th March 2027 - 6 places available (maximum class size 12)
We may also have a date in Autumn 2026 - please contact alison.christie@holistic-school.com to be added to the list for this.
The purpose of this Emergency First Aid Training course is for learners to attain the knowledge and practical competences required to deal with the range of emergency first aid situations.
The aims are for learners to demonstrate the practical administration of safe, prompt, effective first aid in emergency situations with an understanding of the role of the first aider including equipment, record keeping and basic hygiene.
The learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of Resuscitation Council (UK) and Skills for Health Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications. The course is one unit, and meets The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 in respect of First Aid at Work.
Course Description
This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic first aid to people in a range of low risk first aid situations.
Formative assessment will be conducted throughout the course.
What you will learn
- Understanding the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider
- Assessing an incident
- Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally
- Management of an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally
- Recognising and assisting a casualty who is choking
- Management of a casualty who is wounded and bleeding
- Management of a casualty who is in shock
- Treatment of minor injuries
Personalised way of learning
This course will be delivered Simonetta Logan, School Director, who specifically designs the training for body workers and therapists - addressing real life scenarios and situations that may be encountered.
A maximum of twelve people will be accepted per course to ensure individual attention and full assessment.
"Recently, I attended the First Aid at Work training at the Holistic School of Therapy. Unlike many compulsory training courses, this one was truly informative, engaging, and memorable.
The hands-on practice was well-equipped, making it easy to apply what we learned, and the final tests challenged us to think critically, ensuring the knowledge will stick.
Simonetta is a talented and highly experienced teacher who takes her work seriously, delivering exceptional training every time." Romas V - Therapist
Requirements
This qualification is for people who have a specific responsibility at work, or in voluntary and community activities, to provide basic first aid to people in a range of low risk first aid situations.
Certification
Course certificates will be valid for 3 years from the date of the end of the first aid course. The qualification is for 6 contact learning hours.
Booking, dates & fees
Please contact Alison on 07969745276 to note interest and to book a place before making payment. We may put on other dates depending on demand.
Next Course Dates (one day course)
| Autumn 2026 | TBC |
| Saturday 20th | March 2027 |
10.00am till 5.00pm
Fee: £100
Payment is required in full one week before the course day and can be refunded up to one month prior to the course or if your place is taken by someone on the waiting list. Please reference which course you want when paying.
BOOK HERE: Saturday 20th March 2027 - 6 places available.
Autumn 2026 to be confirmed (maximum class size 12)