The Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course is 1 day long and prepares you to respond correctly in emergency situations.
The EFAW Training covers the following topics:
Taking charge and summoning help
Priorities in First Aid
Controlling Bleeding
Epilepsy
Poisoning
Burns and Scalds
Total Duration: 1 Day (6 Hours Minimum)
Under UK/NI Health & Safety Executive (HSE/HSENI) guidance, EFAW is a one‑day qualification designed to give staff the skills to respond to life‑threatening emergencies.
Blended Learning Breakdown
Most accredited providers (including Ultimate Training) deliver EFAW as a blended course:
Online E‑Learning: 3 Hours Learners complete interactive modules covering:
Roles & responsibilities of a first aider
Incident assessment
Managing an unresponsive casualty
CPR theory
AED awareness
Choking, bleeding, shock, minor injuries
Classroom Practical Training: 3–4 Hours This is essential because learners must demonstrate practical competence, including:
CPR on an adult manikin
Safe use of an AED
Recovery position
Managing bleeding
Primary survey
Real‑world scenario practice
This blended model is fully compliant with HSENI/HSE requirements, as long as the online portion is quality‑assured and the practical element is face‑to‑face.