Objective

The EFA Training shall enable Delegates to support and care for others working in the industry by possessing the knowledge, skills and attitude of Enhanced First Aid. Upon completion of the GWO EFA training Delegates will be able to administer safe, effective and immediate lifesaving and enhanced first aid measures to save life and give assistance in remote areas using advanced emergency equipment and medical teleconsultation.

Target Group

Personnel who will be working in the wind industry or related fields, and who will have duties to fulfil in a wind turbine environment, as well as usually being in physical contact with a wind farm environment or an offshore wind structure.
Personnel that is selected by their employer to perform Enhanced First Aid onshore or offshore, where training according to the GWO Enhanced First Aid training may enable them to react to incidents and thus mitigate the results of casualties deriving from the identified risks.

Prerequisites

All personnel participating in Enhanced First Aid Refresher Training shall be medically fit and capable of fully participating.
The delegates shall possess valid GWO Enhanced First Aid (Refresher) certificate prior attending GWO Enhanced First Aid Refresher.
Delegates shall have created a personal Delegate profile in WINDA and provide their own WINDA ID prior to completing the EFA training

Examination

Delegates will be assessed by means of direct observation and supplementary oral questions where appropriate (formative evaluation).

Course Contents

- Risks - Hazards - Legislation
- Anatomy
- Management of an incident – Emergency response – Medical teleconsultation
- Lifesaving and Enhanced First Aid
- Pain management and possible medication
- Scenario-based training