Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) - 1 Day

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course from Your Care Training follows the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and equips learners with the essential skills to provide urgent first aid in the event of illness or injury in the workplace.

While covering the full requirements of the standard EFAW syllabus, we go a step further — adapting our training specifically for the health and social care sector. This means additional focus on scenarios care workers are most likely to encounter, ensuring you are confident, competent, and prepared for real-life situations in care environments.

Our one-day course is delivered face-to-face in an engaging, practical classroom setting. On successful completion, you’ll receive our You Care™ Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate, recognised by employers and tailored for the care sector.

What Will You Learn?

You will gain practical, hands-on experience and a strong understanding of how to respond to common emergencies, particularly within care settings. This includes:

• The roles and responsibilities of a first aider

• Recording incidents, accident reporting, and first aid kit essentials

• Emergency response and primary survey techniques

• Adult resuscitation (CPR) and use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

• The recovery position and airway management

• Managing choking incidents and breathing difficulties (including asthma)

• Recognising and responding to shock

• Controlling bleeding and treating minor wounds

• Dealing with seizures and fainting episodes

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Care workers, domiciliary carers, and healthcare assistants

• Staff in residential care homes, supported living, or community care

• Anyone who may need to provide first aid in a health or social care environment

• Individuals who want to learn practical first aid skills for use in everyday life

Whether you’re new to care or refreshing your knowledge, this course will prepare you to act quickly, effectively, and with confidence.