On completion of training, whether a full FAW course or FAW re-qualification course, successful candidates should have satisfactorily demonstrated competence in all of the following subject areas

• understand the role of the first-aider, including reference to: –
• the importance of preventing cross infection;
• the need for recording incidents and actions;
• use of available equipment;
• assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
• administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use an automated external defibrillator;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
• administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
• provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).
• administer first aid to a casualty with: – injuries to bones, muscles and joints, including suspected spinal injuries; – chest injuries; – burns and scalds; – eye injuries; – sudden poisoning; – anaphylactic shock;
• recognise the presence of major illness (including heart attack, stroke, epilepsy, asthma, diabetes) and provide appropriate first aid.