Do I need an Emergency Paediatric First Aid or Paediatric First Aid qualification?

It is the responsibility of the employer to decide, on a needs assessment basis, if they wish their employees to cover the exact same syllabus as that covered on a First Aid at Work course.

 

Does my organisation or job role need to be associated with a water based activity or water safety?

No! This qualification is a nationally recognised qualification and Ofqual accredited, suitable for all individuals and industries.

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How long does the qualification last?

You will be required to renew your qualification after three years from completion of the assessment.

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Do I need an EFAW or FAW qualification?

It is the responsibility of the employer to decide, on a needs assessment basis, if they wish their employees to cover the exact same syllabus as that covered on a First Aid at Work course.

 

What is the difference between Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW)?

EFAW is suitable for staff who work in a ‘low risk’ environment such as an office or shop and meets HSE requirements. FAW includes the content covered in the EFAW course but also enables the first-aider to recognise and administer first aid in more serious scenarios.

 

You will find more FAQ’s on the RLSS website: www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/faq-first-aid-candidates