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The one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course at London School of Massage is open to complete beginners, therapists, employees, employers and anyone who wants practical first aid training.
Emergency First Aid at Work, commonly known as EFAW, develops the essential skills required to respond when someone becomes injured or unwell at work. Learners train in a clear, step-by-step approach to assessing an emergency, calling for professional help and providing immediate first aid until the emergency services arrive.
Practical training includes the primary survey, recovery position, adult CPR, automated external defibrillator use, choking response, bleeding control and casualty care.
The course combines tutor demonstrations, supervised practical exercises, emergency scenarios and ongoing assessment. No previous first aid experience is required.
| Course name | Emergency First Aid at Work Course |
| Common abbreviation | EFAW |
| Course type | Practical workplace first aid training |
| Course duration | One day |
| Suitable for | Complete beginners, therapists, employees, employers, self-employed practitioners and members of the public |
| Previous experience | No previous first aid training required |
| Training format | Face-to-face practical classroom training |
| Practical training | Primary survey, recovery position, adult CPR, AED use, choking response and bleeding control |
| Theory training | First aider responsibilities, emergency procedures, casualty care and workplace first aid awareness |
| Assessment | Ongoing practical assessment throughout the training day |
| Formal examination | No separate external examination |
| Certification | Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, subject to successful completion |
| Certificate validity | Three years |
| CPD points | 7 CPD points |
| Workplace use | Emergency first aid provision where EFAW is appropriate to the employer’s first aid needs assessment |
| Training location | London School of Massage, Caledonian Road near King’s Cross |
| Group training | Bespoke training may be arranged for employers and staff groups |
| Booking | Learners can enrol through the Emergency First Aid at Work course page |
Emergency First Aid at Work training prepares learners to respond to common accidents, injuries and sudden illness in a workplace or other professional environment.
Learners train in how to assess the situation, protect themselves and others, identify immediate risks, call the emergency services and provide appropriate casualty care.
The course covers:
The course is suitable for:
No massage, healthcare or previous first aid qualification is required.
Individuals can enrol directly onto a scheduled classroom course.
Employers requiring first aid training for several members of staff can enquire about bespoke training courses.
The appropriate level and number of trained first aiders should be determined through the employer’s workplace first aid needs assessment.
The course develops the practical skills and knowledge required to respond appropriately during common workplace emergencies.
Learners train in:
Training covers:
Learners practise how to:
Practical training includes:
Practical CPR training requires learners to work at floor level using a training manikin.
Learners train in how to:
Training covers:
The course includes first aid awareness for:
Learners are trained to work within the limits of emergency first aid and seek professional medical assistance where required.
Learners also cover:
The course is open to complete beginners. No previous first aid, massage, therapy or healthcare qualification is required.
Learners must:
Emergency First Aid at Work is a practical training course.
Learners should be prepared to:
Comfortable clothing and flat footwear are recommended.
Learners with an injury, disability, health condition, pregnancy or mobility restriction that may affect participation should contact London School of Massage before enrolling so that suitable adjustments can be discussed.
Assessment takes place continuously throughout the training day.
Learners are assessed through:
There is no separate external examination.
Learners must attend the full training day and demonstrate the required practical competence before certification is awarded.
Successful learners receive an Emergency First Aid at Work certificate valid for three years.
The certificate confirms that the learner has completed EFAW training and demonstrated the required emergency first aid skills during the course.
Before the certificate expires, workplace first aiders should complete appropriate requalification training to obtain a further three-year certificate.
Annual refresher training is strongly recommended to help first aiders maintain their practical skills between formal requalification courses.
The course also carries 7 CPD points.
The course is delivered in line with the expected content of Emergency First Aid at Work training and current Health and Safety Executive first-aid-at-work guidance.
The Health and Safety Executive does not approve individual first aid training providers or qualifications. Employers are responsible for selecting a competent training provider and ensuring that the training meets the requirements identified through their first aid needs assessment.
Successful learners may use their training where they are appointed as an emergency first aider and EFAW is appropriate to the organisation’s first aid needs assessment.
Emergency First Aid at Work training may be relevant to:
Whether EFAW provides sufficient workplace cover depends on the hazards, workforce, location and other findings of the employer’s first aid needs assessment.
Emergency first aid training is valuable for massage therapists and complementary practitioners who work directly with members of the public.
The course can help therapists respond appropriately if a client becomes unwell or experiences an emergency before, during or after an appointment.
EFAW does not qualify a therapist to diagnose illness, provide medical treatment or open a massage or complementary therapy practice. Professional practice requires a separate recognised therapy qualification and appropriate insurance.
Qualified practitioners can explore the school’s range of advanced and CPD massage courses.
Emergency First Aid at Work certificates are valid for three years.
Learners should complete appropriate requalification training before their certificate expires. Once a workplace first aid certificate has expired, the holder is no longer considered certificated to act as a workplace first aider.
Some organisations may require the more extensive First Aid at Work course rather than EFAW. The employer should determine the appropriate level of training through its first aid needs assessment.
You do not need prior experience. You simply need to complete an approved first aid course and maintain certification through renewal training.
Yes. UK law requires employers to provide adequate first aid provision under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. This often means having a trained first aider on site.
No. First aid training is practical, supportive and designed for beginners. Most learners successfully complete the course with tutor guidance.
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