This Health & Safety Executive (HSE) First Aid at Work (FAW) training course is aimed at employees of companies and organisations. It is essential that companies and organisations of a certain size have trained first aiders among their staff. The HSE First Aid course has been developed in conjunction with the HSE to provide employees with the first aid skills necessary to deal with a range of injuries and potentially life-threatening situations.

What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course

Who is this course aimed at?
Anyone wishing to gain the FAW qualification, or just improve their first aid knowledge.

What will I be doing on the course?
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to:
• provide emergency first aid at work - see course description on the EFAW page
• administer first aid to a casualty with:
  - injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries
  - chest injuries
  - burns and scalds
  - eye injuries
  - sudden poisoning
  - anaphylactic shock
• recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid
(including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes)

How long is the course?
Three days

What can I do after the course?
Seek employment as a qualified first aider, help save a life.

How long is the award valid for?
3 Years. The HSE recommends annual refresher training.

Additional information:
Candidates must pass assessments to gain qualification.

Cost: £195 plus VAT

Dates: 2012 provisional course dates

January	18 th -20 th
February	22 nd -24 th
March	14 th -16 th
April	18 th -20 th
May	16 th -18 th
June	13 th -15 th
July	11 th -13 th
August	8 th -10 th
September	12 th -14 th
October	17 th -19 th
November	14 th -16 th
December	12 th -14 th

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To book a place simply give us a call on 01637 879642 or email your contact details and required course dates to info@training-centre.org