ABOUT US

Welcome to our company, where safety is our top priority. As a business owner, I understand the importance of having first aid trained employees in the workplace. That's why we offer both First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work courses.

Our First Aid at Work course is designed to provide employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively handle workplace emergencies. Our certified trainer will cover topics such as CPR, bandaging, and how to respond to common workplace injuries.

For those looking for a shorter course, our Emergency First Aid at Work offers a condensed version of the training, without compromising on the essential topics. This course is perfect for businesses with lower risk environments.

We take pride in our training and ensure that all of our courses are up to date with the latest guidelines. Our courses are designed to be informative, engaging, and interactive.

Don't wait until it's too late, invest in the safety of your employees and enroll them in our First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work courses. Your employees will gain valuable skills that can save lives, and you'll have peace of mind knowing that your workplace is prepared for any emergency.

Our Services

Courses Hold Fast First Aid provide are:

  • Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) 1 day course
  • First Aid at Work (FAW) 3 day course
  • First Aid at Work Refresher (FAW) 2 day course
  • EFAW & FAW - Annual Refresher 5 hour CPD
  • Bespoke training, courses can be tailored to meet the needs of your business

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The role of a first aider can be physically and emotionally challenging. It is important you select individuals who you feel will be able to act quickly and effectively in a first aid emergency situation.

Learners will need to demonstrate their ability to use the skills covered on the course to receive the qualification.

Suitable for learners over the age of 16.

Emergency First Aid AT work (EFAW)

This covers the content in accordance with (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

The course will teach the student how to deal with:-

  • understand the role of the first-aider, including reference to:
  • – the importance of preventing cross infection; 

– the need for recording incidents and actions;

– use of available equipment;

  • assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
  • administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
  • administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator;
  • administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
  • administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
  • administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
  • provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).


A certificate will be awarded on the successful completion of final assessment. The qualification is valid for 3 years. Emergency at Work First Aiders with a valid qualification may be designated a First Aider in the workplace.

FIRST AID AT WORK

This covers the content in accordance with (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

The course will teach the student how to deal with:-

  • All of the course content as listed for the EFAW course, in addition:-
  • 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 (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes) and provide appropriate first aid.


A certificate will be awarded on the successful completion of final assessment. The qualification is valid for 3 years. First Aiders with a valid qualification may be designated a First Aider in the workplace.

EFAW & FAW ANNUAL REFRESHER

This covers the suggested content in accordance with (First-Aid) Regulations 1981

Guidance on Regulations L74

The course will cover the following:-

  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure).
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding.
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock.


A certificate of attendance is provided on the successful completion of the course.