Frequently asked questions
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EFR Training enable organisations to obtain a free Defisign Life AED (automated external defibrillator) under contract agreement, a lifesaving device which many workplaces and education centres are now legally obliged to install.
The contract requires that a minimum amount of staff are trained each year in either Emergency First Aid at Work or Emergency Paediatric First Aid over a 4 year period* and in return we provide you with a new DefiSign Automated External Defibrillator for free.
The cost of training can be reclaimed using the Fundae so effectively your organisation will be able to increase the number of trained first aiders and install an automated external defibrillator at zero cost.
If your organisation needs help with the Fundae process then our gestor is at hand and specialises in this area. We have also prepared a guide on how this process works. Read more
*Training must be completed over 1 or maximum 2 consecutive days each year.
The DefiSign Life AED enhanced features offer benefits over many other models availbale on the market. Manufactured by Swiss company Schiller it offers industry leading technology:
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An employer is obliged to have sufficient number of personnel trained in first aid onsite to provide first aid within 3 minutes of that person becomming injured or ill. What is a sufficient will depend on factors such as the number of employees and activity of buisness.
We can provide training in both English and Spanish languages and by fully qualified native speaking instructors ensuring participants leave feeling confident and have fully understood the concepts and topics.
We are flexible with start and finish times to suit your workplace, with upto 1 hour for lunch on full day courses and coffee breaks. Courses are split into theory and practical sessions and durations can be found on the specific course detail page.
Guidance states that there should be a ratio of 1 instructor for every 8-12 participants during practical exercises and that there is sufficient material available. We can provide training for groups of just 6 participants up to 100 participants at a time.
Legislation released in 2017 places an obligation on many workplaces including those with more than 250 employees, hotels, sports centres, education centres such as schools, colleges and universities as well dental pracices to install at least one defibrillator.
Our courses meet with the Spanish Plan Nacional de RCP and UK HSE & Ofsted Guidelines meaning we dual certify all of our first aid courses. UK certifications are valid for 3 years while Spanish certifications are valid for 2 years.