Course Overview

This Emergency First Aid at Work Online Course provides the essential knowledge to help learners respond confidently to common workplace emergencies. Through interactive video-based training, you’ll learn the key first aid principles and practical actions needed until professional medical help arrives.

You will learn to:

  • Understand the importance of Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Recognise common workplace emergencies and respond safely
  • Apply basic first aid techniques until medical help arrives
  • Understand the responsibilities of an emergency first aider
  • Respond confidently using safe and effective first aid principles
 
How to become an emergency first aid at work trainer?
To become an emergency first aider in a work environment you’ll need to obtain a recognised qualification via in-person training and subsequently register with an awarding body. Following this, our refresher course allows registered first aiders to keep up to date with essential workplace first aid skills year on year. 
 

Target Audience

It is designed for employees who have previously completed a one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course and want to refresh their knowledge before renewing their qualification.

Please note this is an awareness-level Emergency First Aid at Work refresher course and does not replace the practical training required for Emergency First Aid at Work renewal – and re-certification every three years.

 

Advantages

This Course helps learners refresh essential first aid knowledge, improving confidence when responding to workplace emergencies and supporting Emergency First Aid at Work renewal.

Approved by IIRSM, the course provides recognised certification and flexible online learning, allowing learners to complete their Emergency First Aid at Work refresher training at their own pace, around work and personal commitments.

 

Can you do an emergency first aid at work course online?

No, you cannot get fully first aid at work certified course online as this training needs to be undertaken in a certified training facility. However, following your initial qualification, you can undertake emergency first aid at work refresher courses online. These refreshers are designed to update essential skills. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
£20

+VAT

Duration

This Emergency First Aid at Work Online Annual Refresher Course takes approximately 150 minutes to complete and helps learners refresh their essential first aid knowledge before Emergency First Aid at Work renewal.

Delivered online, the course can be completed at the learner’s own pace, providing a flexible way to maintain Emergency First Aid at Work awareness around work and personal commitments.

Course Modules

  • Introduction to Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Understanding the role of a first aider in workplace emergencies
  • Assessing incidents and providing initial response
  • CPR, AED use and basic life support
  • Choking, bleeding and shock management
  • Burns, scalds and electric shock injuries
  • Head, spinal and bone injuries
  • Medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke and anaphylaxis
  • Managing incidents and effective record keeping

Is it good to have emergency first aid training on a construction site?
Yes, it is essential to have trained emergency first aiders on a construction site for workplace safety and to ensure legal compliance. It is recommended to have a number of emergency first aid at work certified employees, who regularly update skills with refresher courses which can be delivered online.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Why Choose Our Course?

  • Real-life workplace scenarios designed to support safer and more effective PPE use
  • Interactive questions throughout to reinforce learning and improve understanding
  • Fully responsive online training accessible on desktop, tablet and mobile devices
  • Approximate completion time: 60 minutes
  • Instant 24/7 access with no waiting for scheduled training dates
  • Flexible learning that allows candidates to complete the course at their own pace

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Information For Employers

Looking for a simple way to complete an Emergency First Aid at Work Online Course or arrange Emergency First Aid at Work training for your team? This flexible online solution makes it quick to get started. Select the number of enrolments you need, complete a secure checkout, and assign access instantly so learners can begin their Emergency First Aid at Work online training course straight away.

 

Business customers can also create an account to manage Emergency First Aid at Work training courses across their organisation. This allows bulk enrolments, easy course assignment and centralised control of your EFAW training course, helping maintain consistent standards, support compliance and streamline ongoing Emergency First Aid at Work renewal and refresher training requirements.

FAQs

What is an Emergency First Aid at Work course?

An Emergency First Aid at Work course provides essential training to help learners respond to common workplace incidents. Our Emergency First Aid at Work Online Course covers key skills, basic life support and incident response, helping you act quickly and confidently in emergencies and support safer working environments.

How much does an Emergency First Aid at Work course cost?

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course cost is £20 + VAT for our online awareness training. This provides an affordable way to complete Emergency First Aid at Work training online, gain essential knowledge and support workplace safety without the need for classroom-based delivery.

Can I complete an Emergency First Aid at Work course online?

Yes, our Emergency First Aid at Work online training course can be completed fully online. The EFAW course online is flexible and accessible 24/7, allowing learners to study at their own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile, making it easy to fit around work and personal commitments.

Is there an Emergency First Aid at Work mock test available?

Yes, learners can access an Emergency First Aid at Work mock test style assessment within the course. This helps reinforce learning, improve confidence and ensure understanding of key EFAW first aid training topics before completing the final assessment.

Who should take an Emergency First Aid at Work course?

Our Emergency First Aid at Work training is suitable for employees, supervisors and anyone designated as a workplace first aider. It is ideal for those needing EFAW first aid training or anyone looking to improve their understanding of emergency first aid in the workplace.

How long does an Emergency First Aid at Work course take?

The Emergency First Aid at Work training course is designed to be completed in a flexible timeframe, typically around 1 day equivalent learning. Our online Emergency First Aid at Work course allows learners to progress at their own pace, making it suitable for busy working schedules.

Is Emergency First Aid at Work training recognised?

Yes, our Emergency First Aid at Work online training is developed to support workplace compliance and recognised safety standards. It provides essential EFAW training content aligned with employer expectations and helps demonstrate competence in emergency first aid in the workplace.

Can I renew my Emergency First Aid at Work qualification online?

Yes, our Emergency First Aid at Work refresher course supports ongoing knowledge renewal. While full certification may require practical assessment, our Emergency First Aid at Work renewal and refresher training helps keep skills up to date between re-certification periods.