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Emergency First Aid at Work Course in Reading

Complete your Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Level 3 Award in Reading with our engaging, practical courses. We run open courses in the area and deliver on-site training for groups across Berkshire, with venues also convenient for those in nearby Basingstoke and Ascot.

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Level 3 Award
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Jun12Fri

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FY

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Friday 12 June 2026

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FYCourse ref: OPN-2595
£173+VAT
Jun30Tue

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FY

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Tuesday 30 June 2026

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FYCourse ref: OPN-2958
£173+VAT
Jul6Mon

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FY

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Monday 6 July 2026

The Hampshire Court Hotel · Centre Drive, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FYCourse ref: OPN-3040
£173+VATOnly 4 left
Jun8Mon

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

British Red Cross Centre · Kings Ride, Ascot, TW20 9BL

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Monday 8 June 2026

British Red Cross Centre · Kings Ride, Ascot, TW20 9BLCourse ref: OPN-2487
£229+VAT
Jun11Thu

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

British Red Cross Centre · Kings Ride, Ascot, RG1 5SF

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Thursday 11 June 2026

British Red Cross Centre · Kings Ride, Ascot, RG1 5SFCourse ref: OPN-2568
£173+VAT

First aid training across Reading and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why undertake EFAW training in Reading?

Train your team locally in Reading to ensure your technology, professional services or retail staff are prepared for any emergency. This provides a cost-effective and time-efficient way for any Berkshire business to achieve full HSE compliance.

As a cornerstone of the UK's Silicon Valley in the Thames Valley, Reading has a high concentration of office-based and technology-focused businesses. Meeting the HSE's first aid regulations is therefore a fundamental aspect of corporate responsibility and risk management for companies here.

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Getting here

Reading is a major transport hub with its primary station, Reading, offering direct services across the UK including the Elizabeth Line into London. The town is strategically located on the M4 motorway, providing excellent road access to London, Bristol, and the South West.

Onsite first aid training in Reading — workplace EFAW for your team

We run onsite first aid training across Reading and the surrounding area — your venue, your team, your schedule.

We deliver convenient on-site training for businesses located in Reading's premier business parks, including Green Park and Thames Valley Park. Our course scenarios focus on office-based medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest and choking, as well as incidents in related warehouse and logistics settings.

Industries we train across Reading

Industries we train in

  • Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services
  • Retail
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Engineering

Local employers we've worked with

  • Oracle
  • Microsoft
  • Verizon
  • PwC
  • University of Reading
  • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • Reading Borough Council
  • Thames Water
  • PepsiCo
  • Ericsson

About Emergency First Aid at Work training in Reading

Get your EFAW Level 3 certificate in Reading. This one-day course is crucial for businesses in the Thames Valley to meet their HSE first aid obligations.

Course overview

Course overview — Emergency First Aid at Work

Essential emergency first aid training for workplace settings test

Duration
1 day (6 hours)
Certificate
3 years
Level
Level 3 / Professional
Class size
Maximum 12 learners
Assessment
Practical + Short MCQ
Delivery
In-person

What you'll learn

CPR & Resuscitation
Adult CPR technique, ratios and continuous chest compressions.
AED Use
Safe operation of an Automated External Defibrillator alongside CPR.
Choking Emergencies
Recognise and manage choking in adults using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
Severe Bleeding Control
Direct pressure, dressings and shock prevention for major wounds.
Unresponsive Casualty
Primary survey, recovery position and airway management.
Shock Management
Recognise and treat clinical shock from injury or illness.
Minor Injuries
Cuts, grazes, bruises, splinters, nosebleeds and minor burns.
Incident Response
Scene safety, calling emergency services and accurate handover.

What's included

  • Fully qualified, experienced instructor
  • All training equipment and consumables (manikins, AED trainer, bandages)
  • Comprehensive course manual
  • HSE-aligned 1-day syllabus
  • 3-year certificate
  • Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
  • Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
  • Hands-on practical assessment built in — no separate exam
  • Free re-sit if you don't pass first time
  • Optional add-ons on selected courses (e.g. Mental Health for First Aiders module)

Who it's for

Designated workplace first aiders
Meets HSE requirements for appointed first aiders in low-hazard environments.
Office and retail staff
Ideal for shops, offices and small employers needing emergency cover.
Small business owners
Satisfies your statutory first aid duty cost-effectively in one day.
Site managers and supervisors
Confidence to lead the response in a workplace emergency.
Volunteers and event staff
Practical emergency skills for community, sport or event roles.

Course syllabus

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Reviewed by the Brity Training Team

Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.

Last reviewed: June 2026

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