Emergency First Aid at Work, EFAW, Jersey
Our Emergency First Aid at Work course in Jersey is a practical, one day qualification for low risk workplaces that want staff who can respond calmly and confidently in an emergency. The course follows the NUCO Training and First Aid Awards, FAA, syllabus for Emergency First Aid at Work, and meets recognised Health and Safety expectations for low risk environments such as offices, retail and light industry.
Key course information
Who is this course for?
This Emergency First Aid at Work course is ideal for:
- Low risk workplaces, such as offices, professional services and small businesses
- Retail, light warehousing, hospitality and community venues
- Teams who need at least one trained Emergency First Aider on site
- Individuals in Jersey who want a recognised workplace first aid qualification
If your risk assessment identifies a need for first aid cover, but your workplace is clearly low risk, Emergency First Aid at Work is normally the most appropriate course.
What you will learn
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Assess an emergency situation and make sure it is safe to approach
- Carry out a primary survey on a casualty
- Provide adult CPR and use an automated external defibrillator, AED
- Place an unresponsive casualty in the recovery position
- Recognise and treat choking
- Control external bleeding and recognise shock
- Provide first aid for common minor injuries in the workplace
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider at Work
Emergency First Aid at Work, course content
The exact balance of topics can be adapted to your workplace, however a typical Emergency First Aid at Work course in Jersey includes:
- Legal duties and workplace responsibilities
- How first aid fits within health and safety arrangements
- Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment
- Primary survey of the casualty
- Adult CPR, including correct compression depth and rate
- Use of an AED, automated external defibrillator
- Recovery position, including adapting for different environments
- Recognising and responding to choking in adults
- When and how to use back blows and abdominal thrusts
- Types of external bleeding
- Use of dressings and bandages
- Recognising and managing hypovolaemic shock
- Cuts, grazes, bruises and small wounds
- Minor burns and scalds
- Simple soft tissue injuries
Content is aligned with the nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work specification, delivered through NUCO Training and regulated by FAA, giving you confidence that the qualification is robust and up to date.
Assessment and Certification
Learners are assessed throughout the day by the instructor through:
- Observation of practical skills
- Participation in scenarios and group work
- Short question and answer sessions
There is no formal written exam in the traditional sense, however learners must demonstrate that they can perform the required practical skills safely and understand when to use them.
On successful completion, each learner receives a FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, issued through NUCO Training. The qualification is valid for three years. We strongly recommend attending an Annual Refresher for First Aiders to keep skills sharp between full requalification dates.
Course Format And Pricing
Our Emergency First Aid at Work courses are delivered in person in Jersey, with a focus on realistic, hands on learning.
- On site training at your workplace for groups, subject to a suitable training room
- Open courses for individuals or smaller numbers, subject to scheduled dates
Pricing:
- From £85 per person
All training equipment, manikins and materials are provided. Maximum course number will not exceed 12 people.or First Aiders to keep skills sharp between full requalification dates.
Why choose Life Vital Academy for Emergency First Aid at Work
Clinically Led Training
Courses are delivered by an experienced Intensive Care nurse with over 20 years of front line emergency and acute care experience
Accredited Training
NUCO Training approved instructor delivering FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Local to Jersey
We understand local workplaces, services and community settings, and can tailor examples and scenarios accordingly
Small groups
Small and supportive groups allowing plenty of time to ask questions and practise skills until you feel confident, not rushed
Frequently asked questions, Emergency First Aid at Work
Yes. The qualification is a FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work, delivered through NUCO Training. It is a nationally recognised qualification that meets Health and Safety expectations for low risk workplaces.
The certificate is valid for three years. You should attend a full Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work course again before it expires. Annual refresher training is strongly recommended to keep skills up to date.
Yes, we regularly deliver Emergency First Aid at Work on site for businesses, schools, charities and community organisations in Jersey, as long as there is a suitable room for training and practical work on the floor.
Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended, as you will be kneeling, bending and practising skills on the floor.
In line with NUCO and FAA guidance, the usual maximum is 12 learners per instructor, to ensure everyone has enough practice.
Ready to book Emergency First Aid at Work in Jersey
If you are ready to book your Emergency First Aid at Work course, or you would like some help deciding whether EFAW or First Aid at Work is more appropriate for your setting, we are happy to help.