Requalification First Aid at Work Training (RFAW)

Brief Overview:

The overall aim of the First Aid at Work training is to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the ACOP (approved code of practice) Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (Amended 2009). The course aims to provide the students with sufficient knowledge and skills to competently and confidently deal with a first aid emergency in the workplace.

The Law:

The Regulations1 require that, in order to provide first aid to their employees who are injured or become ill whilst at work, employers must have suitable people, equipment and facilities. Regulation 3(2) says that ‘... for this purpose a person shall not be suitable unless he has undergone:

‘such training and has such qualifications as the HSE may approve..., and’

‘such additional training, if any, as may be appropriate in the circumstances of that case.’

Under Regulation 3(2) therefore, the HSE will only approve FAW training and FAW re-qualification training. As indicated above, the Regulations are supported by an Approved Code of Practice2. You are advised to read both in conjunction with this Guidance.

Health and Safety Executive - Summer, 2006– 3rd Edition

Learning Outcomes:

The knowledge and confidence to deal with a First Aid emergency

Course content

Dealing with accidents and illness

Using a First Aid kit

Simple record keeping

Resuscitation

Treatment of an unconscious casualty

Choking

Treatment of a heart attack

Control of bleeding

Burns and scalds

Poisoning

Fractures

Shock

Delivery Method:

Didactic, PowerPoint (including video clips), Group Work (buzz groups and practical scenarios).

Target Audience:

Any person who has been designated as a First Aider at work.

Course location:

Delivered In House all training venues must comply with the HSE requirements (click here for details) (Training venues can be arranged, phone for details)

Length:

Requalification First aid at Work (RFAW - 12 hours 2 days)

Frequency:

Every 3 years

Any associated award:

An HSE-approved certificate valid for three years issued on completion of assessment.

Training Pack

Included in the course cost is a Comprehensive student pack & workbook.

Course Cost:

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Click on button for guidance for workplace first aid requirements

 

1 The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations, 1981 SI 1981/917 HMSO ISBN 0 11 016917 4

2 First Aid at Work. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance L74 HSE Books ISBN 0 7176 1050 0

Health and Safety Executive - Summer, 2006– 3rd Edition