Emergency First Aid for Hockey (EFAWfH)
Level:
3
Duration:
1 day
Course code:
NU/2026/01024
Max group:
12
Complete this course to gain a EFAW and the Hockey specific CPD.
Course Summary
FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) + Hockey First Aid
Candidates successfully completing this course will be entitled to act as a first aiders. This Emergency First Aid at Work is combiened with our Field Hockey add-on, which enhaces the regulated qualification to add sport specific accidents.
Additional modules include the management of head injuries, concussion recognition and management, astroturf burns, pitch-side trauma, as well as practical taping and splinting techniques.
We can deliver the course directly at your club for groups of up to 12 candidates. Alternatively, hosting a course and opening places to nearby clubs is a great opportunity to build connections within the local hockey community. This course can be delivered midweek, at weekends or split over two evenings.
All courses are delivered by experienced instructors who have played field hockey and understand the demands of the game, alongside the assessment and treatment of hockey-specific injuries.
To book, simply select any Emergency First Aid at Work course and then email info@traindirect.co.uk to request the Field Hockey modules at no additional cost.
Course Contents
Responsibilities and reporting
Assessing the situation
Incident management and priorities of First Aid
Unresponsive Casualties
Resuscitation and AED awareness
Control of bleeding and shock
Choking
Common illnesses and injuries such as burns, epilepsy, and broken bones
Head injuries
Astro burns
Pitch-side trauma
Concussion management
Taping/splinting.
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 7 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 3 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age to attend the course but 16 years of age to act as a first aider.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD