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

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

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 (including the online element), and the certificate is valid for 3 years. To renew, learners must complete another 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. This course meets the requirements for the practical element when combined with the ProTrainings online component.

Learners now have the option to complete the Emergency First Aid at Work course as a blended programme, consisting of 3 hours of online learning followed by 4 hours of classroom tuition. This flexible approach allows learners to complete the theory at their own pace, before attending the face-to-face session with their instructor.

Our blended EFAW course fully meets HSE and Awarding Organisation standards and is available as a ProTrainings VTQ.

This modern approach to training is supported by years of experience delivering online, blended and classroom courses. Clear, concise and engaging, ProTrainings enables you to reduce the cost—not the quality—of your training.

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

This qualification is accepted in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and is recognised in many other countries. The minimum learner age is 14.

The HSE strongly recommend that all first aiders complete annual first aid 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.

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

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
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