Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
Three day first aid course
&
Two day requalification course
This accredited qualification is ideal for those already working or preparing to work within industry wishing to become a First Aider in the workplace for the purposes of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Topics covered include: the roles and responsibilities of the First Aider; assessing an incident, recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness, assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness, chest injuries, spinal injuries and anaphylaxis.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training is now included at no extra cost!
Course Duration : Three days
The minimum contact hours for this qualification, excluding breaks should be for a minimum period of 18 hours over 3 days.
First Aid at Work re-qualification is a 12 hour course over two days.
Assessment
The qualification is assessed via on-going oral and/or written questioning and practical demonstration.
Certificate
All successful students will be issued with a First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification.
All candidates receive comprehensive course materials including a complimentary first aid kit, resuscitation face, shield and a book.
Course Content
The roles and responsibilities of the First Aider
Assessing an incident
Treatment of an unconscious casualty who is breathing - recovery position
Choking
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Bleeding, grazes, embedded objects
Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
Shock
Burns and scalds
Fitting and seizures
Stroke
Heart Attack and Angina
Eye injury
Head injury
Spinal injury
Poisoning
Diabetes
Breaks, fractures and dislocations
Asthma
Severe Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis
Course Completion
A final assessment of knowledge and skill is a requirement of this programme.
Successful candidates will be awarded a wallet-sized qualification card on completion and receive a full colour A4 certificate.
The qualification is valid for 3 years but the HSE Strongly strongly recommend refresher training every 12 months.
All candidates receive comprehensive course materials including a complimentary first aid kit, resuscitation face, shield and a book.