7 Hour Emergency First Aid at Work for Drivers Level 3 (VTQ) Part One

Learn the essentials of First Aid for commercial drivers and be ready to deal with emergencies with this course.

The Online Emergency First Aid at Work for Drivers Level 3 (VTQ) course (EFAW) Part One is a CPD-certified qualification. All courses are delivered, evaluated and quality assured in line with the latest HSE guidance and meet the requirements of the First Aid at Work Regulations 1981 and all subsequent updates.

All our first aid courses fully comply with the latest UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines, as required by the HSE. This course meets the requirements for Driver CPC periodic training when processed and audited through a DVSA-approved Driver CPC centre (formerly JAUPT-approved). ProTrainings Vocational Training Qualifications (VTQ) are fully recognised by the HSE as Trade Body Qualifications.

This course must include a minimum of 7 contact hours, delivered over at least one day, and the certificate remains valid for 3 years. To renew your qualification, you will need to complete a further 7-hour EFAW course.

In May 2016, the HSE and Awarding Organisations confirmed that computer-based blended learning is permitted for all workplace first aid qualifications. You can now choose to complete your Emergency First Aid at Work course in a blended format, with approximately 2 hours of online learning followed by 4 hours of classroom training. This approach allows you to complete the theory at your own pace before attending the practical session with your instructor.

Our blended EFAW course meets all HSE and Awarding Organisation requirements and is available as either a ProTrainings VTQ or a regulated qualification.

This qualification is recognised across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is accepted in many other countries.

Backed by years of experience in online, blended and classroom training, ProTrainings offers a modern, engaging and cost-effective approach—reducing costs without compromising quality.

All candidates completing our EFAW courses receive access to our video library to refresh their knowledge and reinforce key skills.

The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete annual refresher training, and our online refresher course meets this requirement.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Occupations That Use This Course

• Commercial drivers
• Lorry drivers
• Van drivers
• HGV drivers
• Coach drivers
• Bus drivers

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Course Time Information

Total course time includes 2 hours and 54 minutes of video training as well as knowledge reviews, final test, remedial help and reviewing downloaded material.

The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement.

Course Curriculum

Unit 1: Emergency First Aid in the Workplace (credit can be given in some cases if already completed recently)

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider

• 1.1 Identify the role and responsibilities of a first aider
• 1.2 Identify how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
• 1.3 Identify the need for consent to provide first aid

2. Be able to assess an incident

• 2.1 Conduct a scene survey
• 2.2 Conduct a primary survey of a casualty
• 2.3 Summon appropriate assistance when necessary

3. Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty

• 3.1 Identify when to administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• 3.2 Demonstrate CPR using a manikin
• 3.3 Justify when to place a casualty into the recovery position
• 3.4 Demonstrate how to place a casualty into the recovery position
• 3.5 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is experiencing a seizure

4. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking

• 4.1 Identify when choking is: - mild-severe
• 4.2 Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a casualty who is choking

5. Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding

• 5.1 Identify the severity of external bleeding
• 5.2 Demonstrate control of external bleeding

6. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock

• 6.1 Recognise a casualty who is suffering from shock
• 6.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock

7. Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries

• 7.1 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with: - small cuts - grazes - bruises - small splinters
• 7.2 Identify how to administer first aid to a casualty with minor burns and scalds