FAW & RFAW Training - Torbay, Devon

For higher risk or larger workplaces/organisations such as engineering, factories, restaurants, warehousing, construction or for those who use chemicals. This is also the appropriate course for larger low risk workplaces or workplaces who have employees with medical conditions.

• No previous experience required
• HSE Compliant Certificate valid for 3 years
• Taught by experienced trainers
• Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
• All age groups covered (adults, children & infants)

All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.

Duration
FAW Initial - 18 hours (2 days face to face + 6hrs of elearning)
RFAW Requal - 12 hours (2 days face to face, with a valid previous certificate)

Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:

Day 1

• Role of the First Aider
• Primary Survey
• Unresponsive (Breathing) - Recovery Position & Monitoring
• Unresponsive (Not-Breathing) - CPR & AED
• Bleeding (Catesrophic, Severe & Minor)
• Burns
• Choking
• Seizures
• Shock

Day 2

• Fractures, dislocations and spinal injuries
• Poisoning
• Heart attacks
• Head injuries
• Chest injuries
• Asthma
• Stroke
• Shock
• Severe Allergic Reaction
• Eye injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Diabetes

Day 3 (elearning)
For those who are completing the qualification for the first time or do not have a valid existing certificate, will be required to complete elearning, which can be done before the training or within 30 days after the training. Those re-qualifying, need not complete the elearning.

Assessment
Continual assessment is used, combined with a number of observed practical activities and 3 short theoretical assessments, supported by our experienced trainers.