About this course
The online theory element of Emergency First Aid at Work. It gives learners the knowledge to act quickly and correctly in the first minutes of a workplace emergency, before professional help arrives.
It covers assessing an incident, the primary survey, CPR and defibrillation, choking, severe bleeding and shock, and how to record and report what happened.
What learners cover
- What an emergency first aider can and cannot do
- Assessing an incident safely and calling for help
- Primary survey, CPR and use of an AED
- Choking, severe bleeding, shock and minor injuries
- Recording incidents and reporting under RIDDOR
Course content
The course is delivered in short, bite-size sections that learners can stop and restart at any point.
- Section 1
Emergency first aid basics
Responsibilities, first aid kits, infection control and staying safe at the scene.
- Section 2
Primary survey
Danger, response, airway, breathing and circulation, and when to call 999.
- Section 3
Resuscitation
Adult CPR, using an AED, the recovery position and managing an unresponsive casualty.
- Section 4
Common emergencies
Choking, severe bleeding, shock, burns, seizures and minor injuries.
Who it is for
Staff nominated as emergency first aiders in lower-risk workplaces, and anyone preparing for a regulated Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.
Entry requirements: No prior knowledge is needed. This is the theory element only - a regulated EFAW certificate also requires practical training and assessment, which we can arrange separately.
How it is delivered
Fully online and self-paced
Learners work through the course at their own pace and can pause and resume where they left off.
Any device
Works on desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile, with audio, video and written transcripts throughout.
Interactive throughout
Scenarios, exercises and images keep learners engaged rather than clicking through slides.
Knowledge checks
Short checks at the end of each section so learners can see what has landed before moving on.
Average completion time is around 2 hours, though learners can take as long as they need and return as often as they like.
How it is assessed
Knowledge checks run throughout the course so learners can test understanding as they go. The course ends with a multiple-choice assessment taken online. Learners who do not pass first time can retake it.
Certification
Learners receive a Highfield Online Training digital certificate as soon as they pass the end-of-course assessment. Certificates download straight away and can be saved to a CPD log or staff training record.
Refresher guidance: First aid certification is normally renewed every three years, with an annual refresher recommended by the HSE.
How it works for teams
- 1. Choose how many licences you need and pay by card, or request an invoice.
- 2. Add your learners' names and email addresses.
- 3. We set them up on the course platform and they receive their login by email.
- 4. Track who has been set up from your account.