Essential First Aid, CPR & AED Training
A 1 day First Aid awareness programme for office based, low risk and general workplace teams that need basic CPR, AED and emergency response knowledge.
Choose EFA when your team needs essential awareness, not full first aider competency.
Office based or lower risk workplaces
Suitable for teams that need basic First Aid awareness but are not exposed to higher operational or industrial risks.
General employees, not appointed responders
Useful for employees who should know what to do during common emergencies, but are not formally assigned as workplace first aiders.
When time and team availability matter
The 1 day format makes it easier for smaller teams or office staff to attend training with less disruption to daily work.
If your employees are appointed as ERT members, workplace first aiders or expected to complete competency assessment, Basic Occupational First Aid may be the better fit.
View BOFAEssential First Aid topics covered in one day
Participants are introduced to common First Aid situations and the basic actions they can take before further medical help arrives.
CPR, AED and choking response
Participants learn the basic response flow for CPR, AED use and choking incidents.
Basic First Aid awareness
Understand common workplace first aid situations and when to call for help.
Bleeding and wound care
Learn basic actions for bleeding, wounds and simple injury situations.
Burns response
Understand basic response steps for thermal and common burn incidents.
Shock and emergency support
Recognise warning signs and support the person while waiting for further help.
EFA is designed as an awareness level programme. Participants still learn important First Aid actions, but the course does not include the same competency assessment structure as BOFA.
Suitable for general employees who need basic First Aid awareness
Office based employees
Staff working in office environments who need to understand basic emergency response actions.
General workforce
Employees who are not formally appointed as first aiders but should know what to do during common incidents.
Low risk workplace teams
Teams in workplaces with lower operational exposure but still need basic First Aid readiness.
Employees new to First Aid
Staff who need an introductory First Aid programme before moving into more structured training later.
Key information before you arrange EFA training
Duration
1 day
Core topics
CPR, AED, choking, bleeding, burns and basic emergency support.
Certification
Certificate of Training.
HRD Corp claimability
HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
Training arrangement
Available for in house training. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.
Assessment level
Awareness level training. Competency assessment is not included.
Choose based on the role your employees need to play.
EFA and BOFA serve different training needs. EFA focuses on basic awareness for general employees, while BOFA is more suitable for appointed responders who need assessment.
Essential First Aid
- Best for office based or lower risk workplaces
- Suitable for general employees
- 1 day training format
- CPR, AED and basic First Aid topics included
- Certificate of Training
- No competency assessment
Basic Occupational First Aid
- Best for ERT members and appointed first aiders
- Suitable for employees expected to support incidents
- 2 days training format
- More structured practical learning
- Certificate of Competency
- Participant assessment included
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions companies usually ask before arranging Essential First Aid training.
Who is Essential First Aid suitable for?
Essential First Aid is suitable for general employees, office based teams, smaller workplaces and lower risk environments that need basic First Aid awareness.
Does Essential First Aid include CPR and AED training?
Yes. Essential First Aid includes CPR and AED as part of the basic First Aid response topics covered in the programme.
Does Essential First Aid include competency assessment?
No. Essential First Aid is an awareness level programme and does not include competency assessment. Companies that need assessed workplace first aiders may consider Basic Occupational First Aid instead.
Does no assessment mean the course is less useful?
No. Essential First Aid still covers important First Aid topics and basic response actions. The difference is the training outcome. Essential First Aid focuses on awareness, while Basic Occupational First Aid focuses more on competency and assessment.
What is the difference between Essential First Aid and Basic Occupational First Aid?
Essential First Aid is a 1 day awareness level programme for general employees. Basic Occupational First Aid is a 2 day programme with participant assessment, more suitable for appointed first aiders and ERT members.
Is Essential First Aid HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Essential First Aid is HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
Can Essential First Aid be arranged as in house training?
Yes. Essential First Aid can be arranged as in house training for companies. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.