Course Overview
HiQual UK delivers the Elementary First Aid (ELFA) program, designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to respond to common medical emergencies. It emphasizes immediate life‑saving actions, safe casualty handling, and compliance with international safety standards, including STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers). Participants will gain the competence to act as certified first aiders in workplaces, maritime environments, and community settings.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Elementary First Aid |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 100 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to First Aid and Safety Principles Roles, responsibilities, and importance of first aid in emergencies.
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Scene Safety and Risk Assessment Ensuring rescuer safety, hazard identification, and activating emergency services.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, including AED use.
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Management of Unconscious Casualties Recovery position, airway management, and monitoring vital signs.
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Control of Bleeding and Shock Techniques for external bleeding, bandaging, and shock management.
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Burns and Scalds Recognition, immediate treatment, and prevention of complications.
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Fractures, Sprains, and Soft Tissue Injuries Immobilization, splinting, and safe casualty handling.
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Medical Emergencies Recognition and response to choking, seizures, asthma, and diabetic emergencies.
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First Aid in Maritime and Workplace Settings Specific considerations for shipboard, industrial, and office environments.
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Legal and Reporting Aspects of First Aid Duty of care, Good Samaritan laws, and accurate incident reporting.
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Builds competence in elementary life‑saving interventions
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Enhances compliance with STCW, OSHA, and HSE standards
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Strengthens confidence in responding to common emergencies
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Provides tools for safe casualty management in varied environments
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Offers recognized certification to support workplace and maritime safety
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Seafarers and maritime crew (STCW requirement)
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Workplace employees requiring basic first aid certification
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Security staff, hospitality workers, and community responders
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Students and individuals seeking foundational life‑saving skills
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical demonstration
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Format: MCQs, short answers, and skill‑based assessments
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Total Questions: 25 theory + 1 practical demonstration
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 1 day (6–8 hours total)
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Certification: Elementary First Aid (ELFA)
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