Course Comparison Guide
Not sure which qualification you need? Use our comparison guide to find the right course for your workplace.
EFAW vs FAW: Which First Aid Course Do You Need?
Emergency First Aid at Work vs First Aid at Work
Emergency First Aid at Work
EFAW
1 day
duration
Valid: 3 years•From £95 + VAT
Best for:
Low-risk workplaces (offices, retail, schools)
Smaller businesses (fewer than 25 staff)
Workplaces with a lower risk profile
Topics covered:
CPR and AED use
Management of unconscious casualties
Choking in adults
Severe bleeding control
Shock management
Basic incident reporting
Not covered:
Fractures and spinal injuries
Chest injuries
Eye injuries
Diabetes & epilepsy management
Extended wound care
First Aid at Work
FAW
3 days
duration
Valid: 3 years•From £225 + VAT
Best for:
Higher-risk workplaces (construction, manufacturing, warehouses)
Larger organisations (25+ staff)
Workplaces with a higher risk profile per HSE assessment
Topics covered:
Everything in EFAW
Fractures and spinal injuries
Chest injuries
Eye injuries
Diabetes, epilepsy, asthma
Head, neck and back injuries
Poisons, chemicals and gases
Electrocution
Extended wound management